At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning projects and collaborate with a talented team.
- Company: Established planning consultancy in Cheltenham with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Clear career progression and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Work on exciting UK development projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in town planning and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Senior Town Planner
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established and growing planning consultancy based in Cheltenham.
Working alongside a highly regarded team of planning professionals, you will play a key role in delivering a diverse range of planning projects across the UK.
The consultancy advises on an impressive portfolio of developments, including residential schemes, strategic urban extensions, major sporting stadiums, mixed-use developments, commercial projects, and other large-scale planning initiatives.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile developments.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will manage your own portfolio of planning projects while collaborating closely with senior colleagues on larger and more complex developments.
Key responsibilities will include
- Managing planning projects from inception through to determination.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
- Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of sectors.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
- Attending client meetings, public consultations, and planning committee meetings where required.
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
- Supporting Associate Directors and Directors on major planning commissions.
- Identifying planning risks and opportunities and developing solutions to support project delivery.
- Contributing to business development activities and client growth opportunities.
About You
- A minimum of 4 years' experience within town planning, either in consultancy or the public sector.
- MRTPI qualification or be working towards Chartership.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
- Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- A proactive and commercially aware approach to planning consultancy.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
What's On Offer?
- Competitive salary.
- Car allowance.
- Private healthcare.
- Company pension scheme.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangement – 3 days a week in the office.
- Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
- Exposure to a broad range of high-profile and complex planning projects.
- Ongoing professional development and support towards career advancement.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented planner who is looking to work on some of the UK's most exciting development projects while progressing their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
You'll have the autonomy to manage your own projects while benefiting from the guidance and expertise of an experienced senior leadership team.
If you are interested in the role, please do not hesitate to contact me via Harrison. reed@vividresourcing. com or 0161 470 5506.
Alternatively, if this role is not for you, please feel free to share it with your wider network!
Senior Planner in Cheltenham employer: Vivid Resourcing
Vivid Resourcing is an exceptional employer for recent graduates seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in recruitment. With a vibrant work culture that fosters ambition and competition, employees benefit from merit-based progression and the potential for high earnings through uncapped commission. Located in the heart of London, the company also offers unique incentives such as trips to Dubai and Palma, making it an attractive place for those looking to grow both personally and professionally.
