Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in East Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to manage a variety of planning applications and contribute to the development of a new planning team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, provide strategic planning advice, and foster growth in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Town Planning and has relevant consultancy or local authority experience, with a salary of up to £47,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation.
• Proven experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Leading projects independently and supporting the wider team.
• Preparing planning statements, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Providing planning advice to clients and project teams.

Skills

Experience in project management

Planning application management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Planning Consultancy, East Kent

Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Carrington West is working with a newly established consultancy in Kent that is in the process of building a brand-new Planning team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to play a key role in shaping the planning function from an early stage and to help establish best practice within a growing business.

The Opportunity

Our client is launching a dedicated planning team as part of their wider consultancy offering and is seeking an experienced planner to support its development. The role will involve working on a diverse portfolio of projects of varying scale, providing the chance to take ownership of schemes while contributing to the growth and direction of a new team.

This position would suit a planner looking to take the next step in their career and gain exposure to a broader, more strategic role within a forward‑thinking consultancy environment.

Projects will vary in size and complexity, offering a balanced and engaging workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications from inception through to determination
• Leading projects independently and supporting the wider team on more complex schemes
• Preparing planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation
• Providing planning advice to clients and project teams
• Undertaking site appraisals and development assessments
• Attending client meetings and liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and stakeholders
• Contributing to the development and growth of the new planning team
• Monitoring and interpreting planning policy and legislative changes

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI chartered or working towards accreditation
• Proven experience within a consultancy or local authority planning role

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £47,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join and help shape a brand-new planning team
• Exposure to a varied project portfolio across multiple sectors
• Clear scope for progression within a growing consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Contact

To find out more or to apply, please contact:
Georgia Cookson
02393 876 099
[e-mail]

Job Reference Number: 62982