Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner

Location: London

Sector: Town Planning Urban Development Regeneration

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Carrington West are pleased to be working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established, London-based private planning consultancy specialising in urban planning, development and regeneration projects across London.

Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, the consultancy provides strategic planning advice and development expertise to a broad range of clients, supporting the delivery of complex and high-profile schemes throughout the capital.

With a strong understanding of London's evolving planning landscape, the business offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-quality projects while playing an important role in shaping the future of the built environment.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering a varied portfolio of planning projects, providing expert advice to clients and supporting development proposals from initial feasibility through to planning submission and determination.

You will work closely with clients, local planning authorities, consultants and internal stakeholders, taking ownership of projects and contributing to the continued growth and success of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver a diverse range of planning applications and projects across London.


• Prepare, coordinate and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting planning documentation.


• Provide strategic planning advice to private sector clients, developers and landowners.


• Undertake planning appraisals, site assessments and development feasibility studies.


• Interpret and advise on local and national planning policy, including the London Plan and relevant Local Plans.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key project stakeholders.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and manage external consultants where required.


• Identify development opportunities and provide commercially focused planning solutions.


• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.


• MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership.


• Previous experience within a private planning consultancy or similar planning environment.


• A strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management process.


• Experience managing planning applications and advising on development proposals.


• Good knowledge of London's planning policy framework.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders.


• The ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and deliver to deadlines.


• A proactive, commercially aware approach with a genuine interest in urban development and regeneration.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing London planning consultancy.


• Exposure to an interesting and varied portfolio of urban development and regeneration projects.


• Greater responsibility and autonomy in managing client relationships and projects.


• A collaborative and supportive working environment.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• Competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience.