Town Planner

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

Job summary

A leading property and planning consultancy in Shrewsbury is seeking a motivated Town Planner for a full-time position. Candidates will manage planning applications and provide strategic planning advice while working alongside a supportive team on a diverse range of projects. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in Town Planning and have experience in a consultancy or local authority. This opportunity includes competitive salary and potential for career progression.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide planning appraisals and strategic planning advice.

Skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of UK planning system

Project management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

RTPI membership (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Town Planner
Shrewsbury | Full Time

I am working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy to recruit a Town Planner to join their growing team in Shrewsbury. This is a full-time role with a strong office presence, alongside some element of flexible working.

This opportunity would suit a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive, experienced team, working on a broad mix of projects across residential, commercial, rural and strategic land development.

Responsibilities

• As a Town Planner, you will be involved in all stages of the planning process, providing high-quality advice to clients and managing planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing planning appraisals and strategic planning advice
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Monitoring planning policy at local and national level
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex schemes
• Attending meetings, site visits and committees where required

Ideal Candidate

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Experience working within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Working towards, or holding, RTPI membership

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position based in Shrewsbury
• Varied workload across multiple development sectors
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Town Planner seeking long-term development within a respected consultancy.

For further details or to apply, please submit your CV for consideration. If you have any questions, you can reach me on 02393 876 054 or [e-mail]

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