Senior Town Planner

Nottingham, England

£35000 - £45000 per annum

Full Time

Engineering

22 March 2026

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Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career with a respected and growing Planning & Design consultancy in Nottingham?

As a specialist recruitment consultant in the built environment sector, I am pleased to be representing a highly regarded, design-led planning consultancy seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic Nottingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and proactive planner to play a key role in delivering high-quality planning services across a diverse project portfolio.


The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside planners, urban designers and architects. You will take ownership of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes, supporting clients through the full planning process.

The successful candidate will benefit from genuine progression opportunities, exposure to high-profile projects, and a supportive leadership team that values initiative and professional growth.


Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals

  • Preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications and supporting documentation

  • Leading on site appraisals, feasibility studies and planning strategy advice

  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and external consultants

  • Attending client meetings and representing clients at committee where required

  • Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development

  • Monitoring changes in planning policy and legislation


Candidate Requirements

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)

  • Minimum 4+ years’ experience within private consultancy or local authority

  • Strong working knowledge of UK planning policy and development management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Commercial awareness and client-facing experience

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively

  • Full UK driving licence


What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience

  • Clear progression pathway to Associate level

  • Hybrid working arrangement

If you are interested in this role then please apply to this role and I'll be in touch!

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