Senior Town Planner Infrastructure Planning Hybrid Working An established UK property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Chartered or Senior Town Planner to join its growing Infrastructure Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to work on a broad range of infrastructure and utilities projects across sectors including water, gas, and electricity. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering planning consultancy services across a diverse client base. The role offers exposure to interesting and varied projects, alongside genuine opportunities for career development and progression. This is a permanent full-time role operating on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own caseload Undertaking site appraisals and preparing site strategies Managing and preparing planning applications and supporting documentation Providing bespoke planning advice to clients Project managing multidisciplinary teams including architects, highways, drainage, landscape and ecology consultants Liaising with clients, Planning Officers, statutory consultees, Councillors, and members of the public Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating positive planning outcomes on behalf of clients Mentoring and supporting junior team members Managing budgets, invoicing and time recording Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified, although strong relevant experience will also be considered Experience within town planning consultancy or a related planning environment Infrastructure planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with excellent organisational abilities Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Good commercial awareness and understanding of the planning market Competent IT and Microsoft Office skills Salary & Benefits Potential car allowance (£375 per month plus uplift) Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working model (typically 3 days office / 2 days home) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and additional festive shutdown days Option to purchase additional annual leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service cover Retail and lifestyle discounts portal Volunteering leave entitlement Professional membership and training support Structured career progression framework The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking to step into a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment with strong long-term progression opportunities. Candidates with a general planning background and an interest in moving into infrastructure planning are encouraged to apply.
29/05/2026
Full time
Senior Town Planner Infrastructure Planning Hybrid Working An established UK property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Chartered or Senior Town Planner to join its growing Infrastructure Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to work on a broad range of infrastructure and utilities projects across sectors including water, gas, and electricity. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering planning consultancy services across a diverse client base. The role offers exposure to interesting and varied projects, alongside genuine opportunities for career development and progression. This is a permanent full-time role operating on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own caseload Undertaking site appraisals and preparing site strategies Managing and preparing planning applications and supporting documentation Providing bespoke planning advice to clients Project managing multidisciplinary teams including architects, highways, drainage, landscape and ecology consultants Liaising with clients, Planning Officers, statutory consultees, Councillors, and members of the public Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating positive planning outcomes on behalf of clients Mentoring and supporting junior team members Managing budgets, invoicing and time recording Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified, although strong relevant experience will also be considered Experience within town planning consultancy or a related planning environment Infrastructure planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with excellent organisational abilities Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Good commercial awareness and understanding of the planning market Competent IT and Microsoft Office skills Salary & Benefits Potential car allowance (£375 per month plus uplift) Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working model (typically 3 days office / 2 days home) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and additional festive shutdown days Option to purchase additional annual leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service cover Retail and lifestyle discounts portal Volunteering leave entitlement Professional membership and training support Structured career progression framework The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking to step into a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment with strong long-term progression opportunities. Candidates with a general planning background and an interest in moving into infrastructure planning are encouraged to apply.
Senior Town Planner Infrastructure Planning Hybrid Working An established UK property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Chartered or Senior Town Planner to join its growing Infrastructure Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to work on a broad range of infrastructure and utilities projects across sectors including water, gas, and electricity. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering planning consultancy services across a diverse client base. The role offers exposure to interesting and varied projects, alongside genuine opportunities for career development and progression. This is a permanent full-time role operating on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own caseload Undertaking site appraisals and preparing site strategies Managing and preparing planning applications and supporting documentation Providing bespoke planning advice to clients Project managing multidisciplinary teams including architects, highways, drainage, landscape and ecology consultants Liaising with clients, Planning Officers, statutory consultees, Councillors, and members of the public Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating positive planning outcomes on behalf of clients Mentoring and supporting junior team members Managing budgets, invoicing and time recording Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified, although strong relevant experience will also be considered Experience within town planning consultancy or a related planning environment Infrastructure planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with excellent organisational abilities Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Good commercial awareness and understanding of the planning market Competent IT and Microsoft Office skills Salary & Benefits Potential car allowance (£375 per month plus uplift) Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working model (typically 3 days office / 2 days home) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and additional festive shutdown days Option to purchase additional annual leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service cover Retail and lifestyle discounts portal Volunteering leave entitlement Professional membership and training support Structured career progression framework The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking to step into a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment with strong long-term progression opportunities. Candidates with a general planning background and an interest in moving into infrastructure planning are encouraged to apply.
29/05/2026
Full time
Senior Town Planner Infrastructure Planning Hybrid Working An established UK property and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Chartered or Senior Town Planner to join its growing Infrastructure Planning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to work on a broad range of infrastructure and utilities projects across sectors including water, gas, and electricity. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering planning consultancy services across a diverse client base. The role offers exposure to interesting and varied projects, alongside genuine opportunities for career development and progression. This is a permanent full-time role operating on a hybrid basis. Key Responsibilities Managing and prioritising your own caseload Undertaking site appraisals and preparing site strategies Managing and preparing planning applications and supporting documentation Providing bespoke planning advice to clients Project managing multidisciplinary teams including architects, highways, drainage, landscape and ecology consultants Liaising with clients, Planning Officers, statutory consultees, Councillors, and members of the public Attending and leading project meetings Negotiating positive planning outcomes on behalf of clients Mentoring and supporting junior team members Managing budgets, invoicing and time recording Candidate Requirements Ideally MRTPI qualified, although strong relevant experience will also be considered Experience within town planning consultancy or a related planning environment Infrastructure planning experience would be advantageous but is not essential Strong communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivated with excellent organisational abilities Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines Good commercial awareness and understanding of the planning market Competent IT and Microsoft Office skills Salary & Benefits Potential car allowance (£375 per month plus uplift) Discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working model (typically 3 days office / 2 days home) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday leave, and additional festive shutdown days Option to purchase additional annual leave Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service cover Retail and lifestyle discounts portal Volunteering leave entitlement Professional membership and training support Structured career progression framework The Opportunity This role would suit an experienced Planner or Senior Planner looking to step into a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment with strong long-term progression opportunities. Candidates with a general planning background and an interest in moving into infrastructure planning are encouraged to apply.
