Senior Town Planner

Description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Fulham, London

Salary: 40,000 – 45,000

Working Pattern: Full–time, with flexible/hybrid working options

Sector: Planning Consultancy

The Benefits

40,000 – 45,000 salary, dependent on experienceHybrid and flexible working arrangementsExcellent opportunity for career progression within an established and growing practiceExposure to a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial, employment and mixed–use projectsOpportunity to work directly with experienced planning and design professionalsSupport for professional development and RTPI progressionCollaborative and multidisciplinary working environmentStrong client exposure and the opportunity to develop long–term professional relationshipsOpportunity to take ownership of projects and develop your planning expertiseAbout the Role

An established and highly regarded multidisciplinary planning and design practice is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its team in Fulham, London.

The successful candidate will join a small, experienced planning team and work closely with architects, clients, developers and other professional consultants. The practice has particular experience across commercial, industrial, employment and mixed–use development, with projects ranging from smaller schemes through to major developments across London and the wider UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, with significant exposure to clients, planning strategy and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Town Planner, you will be responsible for:

Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determinationProviding professional planning advice to clients and project teamsPreparing and managing planning applications, including complex commercial and mixed–use schemesPreparing planning statements, appraisals, representations and other supporting documentationDeveloping planning strategies tailored to clients' objectives and project requirementsUndertaking research into national and local planning policyLiaising and negotiating with local planning authoritiesManaging relationships with clients, consultants and other stakeholdersAdvising on planning risks, opportunities and development potentialSupporting the promotion of development sites and strategic planning projectsAssisting with planning appeals and other planning matters where requiredAttending client meetings, site visits and planning committeesSupporting more junior members of the planning team and sharing technical knowledgeContributing to business development and the continued growth of the planning serviceThe role will provide exposure to the full planning lifecycle, including early–stage development appraisal, planning strategy, application submission and negotiation with planning authorities. The practice's planning team currently advises developers and institutional investors across commercial, industrial and employment schemes at various stages of development.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related disciplinePrevious experience within a planning consultancy, development organisation or local planning authorityIdeally MRTPI qualified, or actively working towards Chartered statusStrong knowledge of the UK planning system, including relevant national and local planning policyDemonstrable experience managing or contributing to planning applicationsExperience providing planning advice to clients and project teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong report–writing and analytical abilitiesExcellent organisational and project management skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectivelyA proactive and commercially aware approachConfidence dealing directly with clients, planning officers and external consultantsThe ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary teamThe Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a close–knit, multidisciplinary practice where planning is integrated closely with design and project delivery.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, build client relationships and take increasing responsibility for your own portfolio. The planning team is led by experienced professionals with extensive public– and private–sector backgrounds and significant experience advising developers and investors on commercial and employment–led development.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Planner or Senior Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Fulham, please send your CV to:

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Ad ID: 5419070008