Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy based in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Principal/Associate Town Planner. The role involves leading a portfolio of planning projects, providing high-level advice, and managing client relationships in a flexible, hybrid working environment. Candidates should have significant experience in town planning, be a Chartered Member of the RTPI, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

RTPI membership fees fully covered

Employee share ownership opportunity

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in town planning within consultancy and/or local authority.
• Proven track record of independently managing and delivering planning projects.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative senior team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects.
• Provide high-level, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Prepare and oversee planning applications and supporting documentation.

Skills

Client management

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner
Location: Buckinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000+ (Depending on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal or Associate Town Planner to join a well-established and highly regarded private planning consultancy based in Buckinghamshire. This role is ideally suited to a commercially aware planning professional with a proven ability to manage, lead, and deliver planning projects from inception through to determination.

The position offers significant autonomy, client exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy, supported by a flexible working environment and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients
• Take responsibility for the delivery of medium to large-scale planning applications and strategic schemes
• Provide high-level, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients
• Manage project programmes, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and successful outcomes
• Prepare and oversee planning applications, appeals, representations, and supporting documentation
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team
• Contribute to business development activities and client relationship management

Requirements

• Significant post-qualification experience in town planning within consultancy and/or local authority
• Chartered Member of the RTPI (essential)
• Proven track record of independently managing and delivering planning projects
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative senior team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits and meetings

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, dependent on experience
• Car allowance and flexible hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days office-based)
• Supportive and inclusive team culture with clear leadership structure
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• RTPI membership fees fully covered
• Employee share ownership opportunity - become a part-owner of the business
• Clear pathway for career progression within a growing consultancy

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior, influential role within a forward-thinking consultancy where you will have genuine responsibility for running projects, managing client relationships, and shaping the future growth of the business.

Interested in applying?

Submit your CV today to avoid missing out - [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054

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