Chartered Town Planner

Location:Stratford Upon Avon
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Planning & Development Consultancy

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across a diverse range of development projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with experienced planning professionals and clients across a varied portfolio.

The Role

As a Chartered Town Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning work, providing strategic and practical advice to clients and supporting projects from initial feasibility through to determination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning projects.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Providing planning advice to private and commercial clients.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, representations and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities.
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

About You

We are looking for a Chartered Town Planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a genuine interest in development and consultancy.

You will ideally have:

• Chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, developer or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A commercially minded and client-focused approach.
• Confidence in dealing with clients, planning officers and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and negotiation skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking planning practice where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and varied development projects, take ownership of your workload and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A varied and challenging project portfolio.
• Exposure to high-quality development and planning work.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior planning professionals and clients.

Interested?

If you are a Chartered Town Planner looking for your next career move and would like to join a progressive consultancy where you can develop your career and make a real impact, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.