Full job descriptionSenior 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 growth
Key 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 constraints
What 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 team
To apply, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon!