At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse planning projects and deliver high-quality solutions across various sectors.
- Company: Growing planning team in Suffolk with a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, hybrid working, and professional development support.
- Other info: Opportunity for ownership of projects and clear career progression.
- Why this job: Gain experience across residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in town planning, strong communication skills, and project management abilities.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing planning team in Suffolk. This is an exciting opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work across a varied portfolio of projects spanning residential, infrastructure and renewable energy.
You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play a key role in delivering high-quality planning solutions across a diverse range of schemes. With a streamlined progression scheme, this role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, commercially minded and keen to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking planning environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception through to delivery.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.
- Providing high-quality planning advice to clients and project teams.
- Working across residential, infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
- Undertaking planning research and assessing development proposals against relevant planning policy.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees, clients and other stakeholders.
- Supporting the preparation of planning strategies for complex projects.
- Monitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning process.
- Attending meetings, site visits and stakeholder consultations.
- Managing project deadlines, budgets and client expectations.
- Supporting junior members of the planning team and contributing to their development.
- Keeping up to date with changes in planning policy, legislation and industry best practice.
About you:
We’re looking for a Senior Town Planner with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in delivering successful development projects. You’ll ideally have:
- Relevant experience within town planning, either consultancy or a client-side environment.
- Experience managing planning applications and projects independently.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy.
- Experience across one or more of the following sectors: residential, infrastructure, renewable energy or strategic land.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- The confidence to build relationships with clients, authorities and wider project teams.
- A proactive approach and the ambition to progress within your career.
- MRTPI or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
What’s on offer?
£38,000–£45,000 competitive salary, depending on experience. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance. Potential car allowance, depending on experience and role requirements. A streamlined career progression scheme with clear opportunities to advance. Exposure to a genuinely diverse range of projects. Support for professional development and continued career growth. A collaborative team environment where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership and make an impact.
Why this opportunity?
Rather than being limited to one project type, this role offers the opportunity to build experience across residential, infrastructure and renewable energy, giving you a broad platform to develop your planning career. If you’re a Senior Town Planner looking for greater responsibility, varied projects and a clear route for progression, this could be an excellent next step.
Interested? Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role and the wider opportunities available within the team.
Senior Town Planner in Suffolk 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.
