Senior Town Planner

Sheffield, England

£35000 - £45000 per annum

Full Time

Engineering

2 October 2026

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Sheffield | Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading planning consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its growing Sheffield team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planner who is looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse portfolio of interesting and commercially significant projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects from inception through to determination, while developing strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a varied caseload of planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
  • Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients and project teams.
  • Undertaking planning appraisals and development potential assessments.
  • Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
  • Managing projects and ensuring deadlines, budgets and client expectations are met.
  • Supporting junior members of the team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
  • Contributing to business development and helping to strengthen existing client relationships.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a genuine interest in development and the built environment.

You’re likely to have:

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
  • MRTPI status or be working towards chartership.
  • Several years’ experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
  • Strong knowledge of the English planning system.
  • Experience managing planning applications and providing professional planning advice.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational and project management abilities.
  • A commercial mindset and the confidence to engage directly with clients.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join an established and ambitious planning business where you’ll have the opportunity to work on high-quality projects, develop your professional network and progress your career within a supportive team.

The role offers a strong mix of client exposure, project responsibility and career development, with the backing of an experienced wider planning team.

If you’re a Senior Town Planner looking for a new challenge in Sheffield, I’d be keen to have a confidential conversation with you about the opportunity.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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