Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Altrincham
Salary:£40-50,000

A growing and forward-thinking planning and development consultancy is looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of a Senior Town Planner in Altrincham. The consultancy has a strong focus on its people and provides commercially minded planning advice and creative solutions across a varied portfolio of projects throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from initial instruction through to completion.
• Undertaking planning research and preparing appraisals, statements, reports and planning applications.
• Developing planning strategies and providing commercially focused advice to clients.
• Managing planning applications proactively, including liaising with Local Planning Authorities and addressing issues as they arise.
• Leading on householder, minor and other planning applications, whilst supporting larger-scale development projects.
• Coordinating with clients, consultants, technical teams and other stakeholders throughout the planning process.
• Managing project deadlines and ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Supporting business development, developing professional networks and mentoring more junior members of the team.

• A relevant degree, with a Master's qualification in Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Planning or a related subject desirable.
• Strong previous experience within town planning, ideally gained within a planning consultancy.
• Good knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and the wider planning system.
• Proven experience managing planning applications and projects independently.
• Strong research, report writing and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical planning advice.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients, planning officers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a commercially aware and proactive approach.
• RTPI Chartered status or progression towards MRTPI would be advantageous, alongside a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• Company bonus scheme and pension.
• Career break policy.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Diverse and interesting project portfolio across the UK.
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to develop client-facing and business development skills.