Job Title: Senior Town Planner Ref: BM353 Location: York Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading multidisciplined consultancy who provide town planning and landscape architectural services to the residential sector. They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their team in York. Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include: Highly competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Hybrid working Generous holiday allowance Professional development Personal developmentDuties for the role of Senior Town Planner: Managing a varied caseload of planning applications across residential, commercial, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors Preparing and coordinating planning statements, supporting documents and other technical planning submissions Advising clients on planning policy, development potential, site promotion and planning strategy Leading pre-application discussions and liaising with local planning authorities, statutory consultees and other stakeholders Managing planning appeals and contributing to appeal statements, hearings and public inquiries where required Identifying planning opportunities, assessing site constraints and developing practical solutions to complex planning issuesRequirements for the role of Senior Town Planner: A degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or be working towards chartership with substantial relevant experience Significant experience within a planning consultancy, property development business or local authority planning environment A strong understanding of UK planning policy, legislation and development management processes Experience managing planning applications and coordinating projects from inception through to determination Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, persuasive planning reports and advice Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines A client-focused approach, sound commercial awareness and the confidence to work independently The ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholdersIf this role interests you or if you are interested in searching for other roles relating to Town Planning please feel free to contact Ben Moore on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). There are many more roles available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role