Job Description
Principal Town Planner
Location: Worcestershire
Working Pattern: Hybrid
I'm working with a highly respected planning consultancy in Worcestershire that's looking to bring on board a Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to help lead a diverse and growing portfolio of planning work. If you're someone who lives and breathes planning, enjoys mentoring others, and wants a role where you can shape strategy as well as delivery, this could be a great fit.
What you'll be doing
Lead on major planning applications, appeals, strategic planning and deliverables from concept through to decision
Provide expert town planner input on policy interpretation, local plans, feasibility studies and site appraisals
Act as a key point of contact with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and developers
Mentor and support junior planners, helping to build skills across the team
Contribute to business growth: helping win new work and maintaining client relationships
What we're looking for
A seasoned town planner with several years' experience, ideally in both private consultancy and/or local authority work
Chartered membership of the RTPI is highly desired or working towards
Strong technical skills: report writing, planning statements, negotiation, understanding planning policy & legislation
Commercial awareness: understanding how decisions affect costs, risk, timeframes etc.
Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
What's on offer
Salary £45,000 - £52,000 DOE
Hybrid working
Opportunity to take genuine leadership of the planning function and influence strategy
Support for continuous professional development
A friendly, family feel culture where collaboration and quality are valued
How to apply
If you're a dedicated Senior or Principal Town Planner looking for your next step up, I'd love to speak with you. Please email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role further!
Reference - (phone number removed)
