Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner
Location: Buckinghamshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000+ (Depending on Experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal or Associate Town Planner to join a well-established and highly regarded private planning consultancy based in Buckinghamshire. This role is ideally suited to a commercially aware planning professional with a proven ability to manage, lead, and deliver planning projects from inception through to determination.

The position offers significant autonomy, client exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the consultancy, supported by a flexible working environment and a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects, acting as the main point of contact for clients
Take responsibility for the delivery of medium to large-scale planning applications and strategic schemes
Provide high-level, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients
Manage project programmes, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and successful outcomes
Prepare and oversee planning applications, appeals, representations, and supporting documentation
Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
Mentor and support junior members of the planning team
Contribute to business development activities and client relationship management

Requirements:
Significant post-qualification experience in town planning within consultancy and/or local authority
Chartered Member of the RTPI (essential)
Proven track record of independently managing and delivering planning projects
Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative senior team
Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend site visits and meetings

Benefits:
Highly competitive salary package, dependent on experience
Car allowance and flexible hybrid working arrangements (minimum 3 days office-based)
Supportive and inclusive team culture with clear leadership structure
Ongoing professional development and leadership support
RTPI membership fees fully covered
Employee share ownership opportunity - become a part-owner of the business
Clear pathway for career progression within a growing consultancy

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior, influential role within a forward-thinking consultancy where you will have genuine responsibility for running projects, managing client relationships, and shaping the future growth of the business.

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