At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning projects and provide strategic advice to clients.
- Company: Reputable independent planning consultancy with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, hybrid working, and professional development.
- Other info: Supportive environment with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on impactful projects across various sectors.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning, chartered membership preferred, and strong UK planning knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An established and highly regarded independent planning consultancy is seeking a talented Senior or Principal Town Planner to join its growing team based in Beaconsfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and commercially focused environment. The successful candidate will work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, rural, and strategic land sectors, providing planning advice to a wide range of private and public sector clients.
The consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning services and offers genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development, and increased responsibility.
Key Responsibilities- Managing a varied caseload of planning projects from inception through to determination.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
- Providing strategic planning advice to clients, landowners, developers, and stakeholders.
- Conducting site appraisals and planning due diligence assessments.
- Preparing planning statements and representations to local plans and consultations.
- Managing client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
- Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and other professional teams.
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A degree (and preferably a postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Chartered membership of the RTPI (or working towards chartership).
- Significant experience within either a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong project management skills.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing professional development and RTPI support.
- Clear pathway for career progression.
- Exposure to a broad and interesting range of projects.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Senior/Principal Town Planner in Beaconsfield employer: Vivid Resourcing
Join a highly regarded independent planning consultancy in Beaconsfield, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your professional growth. With a commitment to ongoing development and a clear pathway for career progression, this role offers the chance to work on diverse projects while enjoying hybrid working arrangements and performance-related bonuses. Experience a culture that prioritises teamwork and excellence, making it an ideal place for ambitious planners to advance their careers.
