Senior Town Planner Location: Chelmsford Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 An excellent opening has arisen with a specialist independent consultancy delivering planning and development advice across the residential, commercial and mixed-use markets. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Town Planner to join their Chelmsford office and make an immediate impact on the team. What's on offer for the Senior Town Planner role: Very competitive salary Contributory pension scheme Flexible remote working Generous annual leave Ongoing professional development Support for personal growthKey responsibilities of the Senior Town Planner: Overseeing and delivering a diverse portfolio of planning instructions, keeping projects moving efficiently and with commercial awareness Preparing, lodging and managing planning applications across different development types and scales Guiding clients on planning strategy, development potential, planning policy and applicable legislation Assisting with the promotion of strategic development sites through the Local Plan process, including drafting representations and liaising with local planning authorities Handling planning appeals, enforcement cases, permitted development queries and wider development management matters Carrying out planning appraisals and giving clear, commercially minded advice on development opportunities and constraintsWhat you'll need as a Senior Town Planner: A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a closely related field Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or progress towards chartership alongside substantial relevant experience Demonstrable experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or comparable planning setting Solid knowledge of the UK planning system, development management and planning policy A track record of managing planning applications and delivering strategic planning advice to clients Familiarity with Local Plan processes, strategic land promotion and planning appeals Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to present advice and negotiate with clients, consultants and local authorities Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving abilities A commercial outlook, with the skill to spot opportunities and provide practical, client-focused solutions The drive to take ownership of your work, build strong professional relationships and contribute to a growing teamTo apply, please call Sophie on (phone number removed) or alternatively, send your CV across to (url removed). I look forward to hearing from you soon