Chartered Town Planner
Location: Stratford Upon Avon
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Planning & Development Consultancy
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across a diverse range of development projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with experienced planning professionals and clients across a varied portfolio.
The Role
As a Chartered Town Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning work, providing strategic and practical advice to clients and supporting projects from initial feasibility through to determination.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a varied caseload of planning projects.
Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
Providing planning advice to private and commercial clients.
Undertaking planning appraisals and development assessments.
Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
Preparing planning statements, representations and supporting documentation.
Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities.
Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
About You
We are looking for a Chartered Town Planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a genuine interest in development and consultancy.
You will ideally have:
Chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, developer or local authority environment.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
A commercially minded and client-focused approach.
Confidence in dealing with clients, planning officers and other stakeholders.
Strong analytical, report-writing and negotiation skills.
A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking planning practice where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and varied development projects, take ownership of your workload and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
A varied and challenging project portfolio.
Exposure to high-quality development and planning work.
Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements.
The opportunity to work closely with senior planning professionals and clients.
Interested?
If you are a Chartered Town Planner looking for your next career move and would like to join a progressive consultancy where you can develop your career and make a real impact, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
