Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Town Planning Consultant - Flexible Hours (Part-Time / Full-Time)

Location: Just outside Sheffield (office presence at least once a week)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a highly experienced planning professional looking to join a close-knit consultancy where your expertise will make a real impact? I'm recruiting for a boutique town planning practice with a strong track record of delivering successful planning outcomes across a range of development types; from single homes to larger mixed‑use regeneration schemes. The team works collaboratively with clients, architects and multidisciplinary specialists, offering practical, commercially‑minded planning advice and representation throughout the UK planning process.

The Role:

• Leading on planning applications and negotiations with local authorities
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
• Conducting site appraisals and risk/opportunity analysis
• Working closely with project teams, clients and statutory consultees
• Advising on planning policy, appeals and strategic planning issues

This role offers flexibility, it can be structured on a full‑time or part‑time basis, with the expectation of at least one day per week in the office. You'll be involved in all aspects of planning work.

Who You Are:

• A town planning expert with 10+ years' experience, ideally in consultancy
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex planning matters
• Experienced in both development management and planning policy
• Excellent communicator, capable of building strong client relationships
• Self‑motivated and collaborative, with sound commercial judgement

Why This Role?

• Flexible working options (PT/FT) to suit your lifestyle
• A supportive team environment that encourages autonomy
• Opportunity to influence real projects and grow your professional footprint
• Hybrid working – predominantly remote with weekly office engagement

If you're passionate about shaping planning outcomes and ready to contribute to a respected consultancy's success, apply now.

If you wish to discuss anything further, pop me an email or call on 02393 876 054 / [e-mail]

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