Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded planning and development consultancy?
Our client is seeking a talented Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Tunbridge Wells. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary practice that works on a diverse range of projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, rural and strategic land sectors.
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects from inception through to completion, while building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across multiple sectors.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and site promotion strategies.
- Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
- Undertaking site appraisals and planning due diligence assessments.
- Managing relationships with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders.
- Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance.
- Assisting with business development activities and helping to identify new opportunities.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- MRTPI qualification (or working towards chartership with relevant experience).
- Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
- Excellent report writing, communication and project management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- A proactive and commercially minded approach.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Structured career progression and professional development support.
- Exposure to a broad range of high-profile and interesting projects.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful planning team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Senior Town Planner who is looking to advance their career within a dynamic consultancy environment, working on projects that make a genuine impact on the built and natural environment.
For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
