Principal Town Planner

Senior, Principal Town Planner / Associate Town Planner

Oxfordshire

2 days per week in the office

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy, we are seeking an experienced Senior, Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional looking to step into a senior role with real influence, autonomy, and progression potential.

You will play a key role in leading and delivering a broad range of planning projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land schemes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients
• Managing client relationships and supporting business development
• Mentoring junior planners
• Representing clients at planning committees and stakeholder meetings
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and planning submissions

At Associate level, there will be an increased focus on team leadership, client development, and commercial input into the business.

Qualifications

• Is MRTPI qualified
• Has significant UK planning experience (private or public sector)
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can confidently manage clients and projects independently
• Lives within a one-hour commute of the office

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office, 3 days initially while settling in)
• Clear pathway for progression
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If this sounds of interest, apply with your CV today and call Tullula Farrell on to avoid missing out.