Senior Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their Worcester office in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will manage planning applications and provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients. With 7-10 years of experience and MRTPI qualification, you will lead projects and mentor junior team members. This position offers a competitive salary starting from £45,000 and a collaborative environment with strong career development potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting from £45,000

Stable, growing consultancy

Clear scope for progression

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' experience within the UK town planning sector.
• MRTPI qualified (or working towards with significant experience).
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and development management.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals across a variety of sectors.
• Providing clear, pragmatic planning advice to clients.
• Leading projects from inception through to determination.

Skills

7-10 years' experience in UK town planning

MRTPI qualified or significant experience

Strong knowledge of planning system

Confident and proactive

Private sector experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Worcester | Hybrid | Competitive, DOE

A well-established, multi-disciplinary planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing team in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who is confident managing projects from day one and is looking to take the next step within a respected UK consultancy.

The Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative planning team of 13 planners, working alongside a range of in-house disciplines across offices nationwide. The successful candidate will be expected to hit the ground running, managing their own caseload and contributing to the wider success of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and appeals across a variety of sectors
• Providing clear, pragmatic planning advice to clients
• Leading projects from inception through to determination
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where required

About You

• 7-10 years' experience within the UK town planning sector
• MRTPI qualified (or working towards with significant experience)
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and development management
• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware
• Comfortable with office-based working 3 days per week
• Private Sector experience
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary from £45,000.
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing consultancy with a strong UK presence
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients
• Clear scope for progression and long-term career development
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative working culture

Apply today with your CV and call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.

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