Senior Town Planner
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Company
We are working with a leading multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy with a strong track record of delivering high-quality planning advice across the UK. The business operates across residential, commercial, strategic land, and mixed-use sectors, supporting a wide range of public and private clients.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Town Planner to join the team based in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, managing planning applications and providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base.
The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and supporting junior team members, while also contributing to business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of planning projects from inception through to determination.
- Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
- Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
- Undertake site appraisals and planning policy research.
- Liaise with local authorities, consultants, stakeholders, and clients throughout the planning process.
- Attend client meetings, public consultations, and planning committees where required.
- Support senior leadership in developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
- Mentor and support junior planners within the team.
- Monitor changes in planning legislation and policy to ensure best practice advice.
Skills & Experience
- Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
- Proven experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
- Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Experience across residential and strategic land projects.
- Established network within the planning and development sector.
- Experience mentoring junior staff members.
What the Company Offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Professional development and support for continued learning.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex developments across the UK.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.