Senior / Principal Town Planner

LRG; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the UK is looking for a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their Colchester team. The role involves delivering significant strategic planning and development projects for a variety of clients. Candidates should have RTPI qualifications and at least a year of post-graduate experience. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including professional development support and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with retailers

Free 24 hour Employee assistance programme

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Support to gain relevant professional qualifications

Staff referrals bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-graduate planning experience or 3+ years for Senior role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver significant projects involving strategic planning and development management.
• Coordinate planning projects for clients in the private and public sector.

Skills

RTPI qualifications

Residential development experience

Mixed-use development experience

Strong communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork ethic

Education

Fully accredited RTPI qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner

Location: Colchester

Company: Boyer Planning (part of LRG)

About Us

Boyer is established as one of the leading consultancies in planning and design in the UK. We provide advice to major developers and house-builders on challenging and prestigious projects. We have an established presence in England and Wales.

Responsibilities

You will work alongside an experienced team to help deliver significant projects involving strategic planning, development management planning, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.

Essential Criteria

• Fully accredited RTPI qualifications and working towards being a Chartered Member of the RTPI
• A minimum of 1 year post graduate planning experience or 3+ years for those applying to a Senior position
• Some experience of working on residential and mixed‑use developments
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to use their own initiative
• A strong teamwork ethic

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum
• LRG Extras – Staff discounts with many retailers
• Free 24 hour Employee assistance programme
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff referrals bonus when introducing new permanent staff to our business
• Support to gain relevant professional qualifications

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Other Information

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, which will be based on experience; regular CPD opportunities; varied and interesting project work; and a friendly working environment for a national consultant with an excellent reputation.

We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LRG is an equal opportunities employer who value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. If you have a special need that requires accommodation during the role or the recruitment process, please let the LRG Recruitment team know and we will be happy to assist.