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Exciting Career Opportunities with Barker Parry Town Planning Tate is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Barker Parry Town Planning to support their exciting growth plans. As part of this journey, we're looking to appoint Town Planners at Senior, Principal, and Associate levels who are ready to contribute to the future success of this successful and award winning business. They will also consider people on a case by case basis who are interested in a role above these levels if a suitable candidate comes forward. Based from SG5, Hertfordshire , Barker Parry delivers high-quality planning services across England, working on projects of all sizes and complexities. They challenge the perception that smaller consultancies only handle local or small-scale work - offering you the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact schemes in a collaborative and agile environment. And, for more qualified Planners, the autonomy of owning your own profile of work and developing your client base. Why Join Barker Parry? Barker Parry is committed to investing in your future . In return for your dedication, they offer bespoke progression pathways tailored to your career goals. Whether you're stepping into a Senior, Principal, or an Associate role, you'll experience supportive, forward-thinking leadership that values your growth. We have various positions available for Town Planners of Senior, Principal and Associate level: You will be involved in a wide range of planning projects and liaison with associated stakeholders from householder to large-scale commercial developments, both locally and country wide. Accomplished, qualified Principal and Associate Planners will enjoy 360 ownership of their projects, from initial client instruction through planning design and advice, presenting to committees, submissions and managing appeals to successful outcomes. You will develop your future business pipeline and long-term client relationships. Senior Planners will work closely with colleagues to process enquiries, applications, work on local plans and appeals while developing more experience through practical work in the industry, working towards RTPI qualification and future promotion. All staff contribute to business development, by way of networking to promote the business and service and by sharing topical industry and legislative content and project outcomes to educate prospective clients of the services and outcomes Barker Parry can achieve. More detailed job descriptions are available and will be shared for appropriate levels. What you can bring to Barker Parry: Min 2 years' experience in public or private sector Planning at Senior level, 3 year's at Principal and 4 years' at Associate level Working towards (or already holding) RTPI Chartered Membership A full, clean driving licence and access to a car Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset What you can expect: A competitive salary for your experience and grade A Monday to Friday, 9-5 working week that supports a work-life balance 25 days annual leave, increasing over length of service CPD support 2 days a year A dog-friendly office and a collaborative team environment Car parking Modern open plan offices with kitchen, breakout space, meeting rooms and conveniently located in the town centre with shops and amenities close by. Career progression with tailored development plans RTPI membership subscription covered if you're eligible but not yet chartered Performance related bonus scheme Mileage paid for business journeys A flat structure that encourages autonomy, innovation and recognition A friendly, team-focused culture where your voice matters The chance to work on impactful projects that shape communities Please note: Applicants must have Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for these roles. Please use the APPLY button to submit your CV to Emma at Tate Recruitment, who is supporting all applications, referrals and enquiries. Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Senior Town Planner Why Apply? Competetive basic salary & benefits package Professional Growth : Personalized development plan and access to accredited training up to master's level. Flexible Work : Hybrid working options and agile office spaces for work-life balance. High-Impact Work : Collaborate on high-profile projects across residential, mixed-use, infrastructure, and environmental spaces. Inclusive Culture : Join a supportive, innovative, and dynamic multidisciplinary team. The Role Work from Cardiff or Bristol as part of our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team. Key responsibilities include: Preparing planning strategies, Local Plan representations, and Planning Statements. Supporting Planning Directors and liaising with stakeholders to navigate planning applications. Mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative team environment. Engaging in business development to grow our client portfolio. Requirements Full RTPI chartered membership with strong experience in planning consultancy. Advanced knowledge of local planning and policy, with strategic problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to drive client and stakeholder engagement. How to Apply Ready to shape the future of urban and rural development? Apply now! Our process includes an initial recruiter conversation and an interview with the team. We look forward to welcoming you to our planning expertise network.

We have a great opportunity for Town Planners at all levels to join a well-established Planning Team in the Bristol office of a National business. You would be working on town planning projects in a range of sectors. We are looking for candidates with a minimum 2 years experience with a suitable RTPI degree, are Chartered or are working towards Chartership. In exchange our client is offering fantastic benefits, Hybrid working and competitive salaries.

Senior Town Planner London - Hybrid & remote options Competitive salary and benefits package Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a UK leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their hire of an experienced Senior Town Planner to their dynamic Planning and Environmental team. The successful candidate will contribute to major infrastructure and development projects across London, the SouthEast, and beyond, and will work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines. We are seeking applications from Candidates who are MRTPI Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a solid background in the Planning sector, wither public or private sector. An interest or experience in either Infrastructure or Energy projects beneficial! Why Apply? Competitive basic salary and benefits package. Flexible working, no fixed workdays in the office - a flexible policy that works for each individual employee. Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to buy more days. Car allowance & EV schemes. Medical and dental insurance options. Season ticket loans. GymFlex and fitness funding, and much more! FOR APPLICATIONS Please submit your CV above, and for more information contact: Megan Field (url removed) (phone number removed).

Senior Town Planner Manchester - Hybrid & remote options Competitive salary and benefits package Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a UK leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their hire of an experienced Senior Town Planner to their dynamic Planning and Environmental team. The successful candidate will contribute to major infrastructure and development projects across Manchester, the North-West, and beyond, and will work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams across environmental, engineering, and design disciplines. We are seeking applications from Candidates who are MRTPI Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a solid background in the Planning sector, wither public or private sector. An interest or experience in either Infrastructure or Energy projects beneficial! Why Apply? Competitive basic salary and benefits package. Flexible working, no fixed workdays in the office - a flexible policy that works for each individual employee. Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to buy more days. Car allowance & EV schemes. Medical and dental insurance options. Season ticket loans. GymFlex and fitness funding, and much more! FOR APPLICATIONS Please submit your CV above, and for more information contact: Megan Field (url removed) (phone number removed).

Bennett and Game are delighted to represent a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary practice seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in their Cardiff office. Our client has a team of 29 professionals, with 18 based in Cardiff and 11 in Bristol, working collaboratively across planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. They specialise in a variety of sectors, including Residential, Education, Heritage, and Commercial. As part of the Planning team, the successful Senior Town Planner will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects from inception to delivery, including Leisure, Educational, Residential, Healthcare, and Mixed-use developments. Our client takes pride in providing high-quality planning advice that adds real value to projects, and they are seeking an individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The role will involve the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals. This is an excellent opportunity to join an employee-focused company where you will play a key role in shaping planning strategies, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the company's continued growth and success. Senior Town Planner Job Overview Undertaking a range of tasks, including landscape design and occasional landscape planning. Working both independently and collaboratively within a team. Supporting and overseeing junior members of staff. Assisting in delivering high-quality projects within client briefs and budgets. Engaging with clients and stakeholders across a variety of sectors, including Residential, Leisure, Educational, Healthcare, and Retail. Senior Town Planner Job Requirements Minimum of 5 years post-qualification industry experience. Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning or related discipline. MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartered status). Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Senior Town Planner Salary & Benefits Competitive salary ranging from 35,000 to 40,000, depending on experience. Hybrid working arrangements. 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown. Annual bonus schemes. Healthcare benefits. Pension scheme. Bike-to-work scheme. Professional fees covered. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett and Game are delighted to represent a well-established, employee-owned multidisciplinary practice seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in either their Bristol or Cardiff office. Our client has a team of 29 professionals, with 18 based in Cardiff and 11 in Bristol, working collaboratively across planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. They specialise in a variety of sectors, including Residential, Education, Heritage, and Commercial. As part of the Planning team, the successful Senior Town Planner will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects from inception to delivery, including Leisure, Educational, Residential, Healthcare, and Mixed-use developments. Our client takes pride in providing high-quality planning advice that adds real value to projects, and they are seeking an individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The role will involve the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals. This is an excellent opportunity to join an employee-focused company where you will play a key role in shaping planning strategies, mentoring junior colleagues, and contributing to the company's continued growth and success. Senior Town Planner Job Overview Undertaking a range of tasks, including landscape design and occasional landscape planning. Working both independently and collaboratively within a team. Supporting and overseeing junior members of staff. Assisting in delivering high-quality projects within client briefs and budgets. Engaging with clients and stakeholders across a variety of sectors, including Residential, Leisure, Educational, Healthcare, and Retail. Senior Town Planner Job Requirements Minimum of 5 years post-qualification industry experience. Degree and/or Master's in Town Planning or related discipline. MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartered status). Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to commute to either the Cardiff or Bristol office. Senior Town Planner Salary & Benefits Competitive salary ranging from 35,000 to 40,000, depending on experience. Hybrid working arrangements. 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown. Annual bonus schemes. Healthcare benefits. Pension scheme. Bike-to-work scheme. Professional fees covered. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Town Planner Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Package Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading UK strategic land and residential developer in their search for a talented Town Planner to join their growing team. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and collaborative planning team, where your contributions will be recognised and your professional growth actively supported. You'll work on high-impact residential-led developments across the UK, with clear opportunities for career progression. What's on offer: Competitive basic salary Lucrative bonus scheme Car allowance Comprehensive benefits package Flexible hybrid working options The Role As a Town Planner, you'll play a key role in identifying, promoting, and securing planning permission for strategic land opportunities nationwide. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues in land, technical, and legal teams to deliver successful outcomes on a variety of major projects. What We're Looking For: We're seeking a motivated and commercially aware individual who is: MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartered status) Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related subject Experienced (ideally 3+ years) in a consultancy or developer-side planning role Confident, proactive, and detail-oriented An effective communicator with strong report writing skills How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Town Planner Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Package Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading UK strategic land and residential developer in their search for a talented Town Planner to join their growing team. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative and collaborative planning team, where your contributions will be recognised and your professional growth actively supported. You'll work on high-impact residential-led developments across the UK, with clear opportunities for career progression. What's on offer: Competitive basic salary Lucrative bonus scheme Car allowance Comprehensive benefits package Flexible hybrid working options The Role As a Town Planner, you'll play a key role in identifying, promoting, and securing planning permission for strategic land opportunities nationwide. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues in land, technical, and legal teams to deliver successful outcomes on a variety of major projects. What We're Looking For: We're seeking a motivated and commercially aware individual who is: MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartered status) Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related subject Experienced (ideally 3+ years) in a consultancy or developer-side planning role Confident, proactive, and detail-oriented An effective communicator with strong report writing skills How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

Chartered Planner - London Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (depending on skills and experience) ZR_186 Orwell Consulting have a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Planner! My client is an award-winning, fully Independent Planning Consultancy with a highly skilled and experienced team of Planning and Regeneration Consultants supporting clients across the UK. Due to consistent growth, the company is looking to hire an enthusiastic and experienced Charted Planner who has ideally worked within a similar role. Objective: The successful candidate will join the team in working on projects across several sectors, including residential & strategic land, commercial & industrial, retail, leisure & town centres, regeneration, education, and energy. Duties: * Working on TCPA projects (experience of DCO/ TWAO schemes would be an advantage). * Managing projects with guidance from a senior member of the team. * Liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders. * Developing strong professional networking relationships with those in the property and planning industry. * Identify opportunities for business development. * Working collaboratively in teams to support bids and tenders. * Writing and submitting planning applications. Candidate: * Have an RTPI accredited degree. * Be MRTPI qualified and have at least 3 years' experience. * Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal). * Be critical thinkers with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Be organised, flexible, proactive, and professional If you're interested in the position please apply on CV Library or contact Morgan

Senior Town Planner - Thetford HA 9143 Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, a growing planning consultancy are urgently looking to appoint an experienced Senior Planner to work as part of their Thetford based team. The company specialise in the delivery of expert planning advice and solutions for their clients in the heritage, residential and commercial sectors. Qualifications and experience: It is likely that the successful Senior / Principal Town Planner will be a Chartered Member of the RTPI (or be working towards this) and will have demonstrable post qualification experience, preferably within a consultancy environment. Duties: Developing and managing your own portfolio of clients Writing statements and submitting applications for large scale residential, infrastructure and commercial planning developments Liaising with clients and the public with reference to planning enquiries Mentoring junior members of the team In return the company are offering a competitive starting salary and full benefits package.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Birmingham Salary: £40,000 A fantastic vacancy has opened with a large growing consultancy who are looking to recruit a Senior Town Planner to their team based in Birmingham. This role will be a remote working position as there is no actual office base in the West Midlands as they are based in the North West. We are looking for a candidate who has completed a Town Planning MSc along with private sector experience. You must be a chartered member of the RPTI. Day to day duties:- Running projects from start to finish Meeting clients New business development Initiative to work from homeIf you are interested in this role dependent on experience my client is looking to put together an excellent package around the £40,000 mark and offering a flexible working arrangement. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) and forward your details over to and I will be in touch

Job role: Senior Town Planner Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Town Planner to join an Independent Planning Practice on a permanent basis. My client works all across the UK on a wide range of projects from preparing and submitting applications to large mixed used developments. We are looking for someone who is chartered and someone who has private or public sector experience. On offer for the right candidate is to work in a close knit team with a competitive salary. If you are interested in this position then please get in touch with Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV over to and I will get back to you

Senior / Principal Town Planner - Manchester HA 9901 Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, a UK leading multi-disciplinary consultancy has an urgent requirement for a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their Manchester based team. The successful Senior / Principal Town Planner will be responsible for the successful delivery of a variety of large scale residential, infrastructure, commercial, leisure and renewable energy projects for both private and public sector clients. Experience: Ideally candidates will have a significant experience of delivering planning consultancy services to clients, leading on planning applications and appeals, undertaking site development appraisals and carrying out business development duties. It is anticipated that the successful Senior / Principal Planner will have a proven track record of working within a consultancy environment and will be a Chartered Member of the RTPI. Benefits: Joining an established consultancy with excellent career progression opportunities Competitive starting salary and full benefits package including pension and private healthcare Flexible working

Job title: Senior Town Planner Location: Godalming Salary: Flexible A new role has opened with an independent Chartered Town Planning Practice based in the Surrey area who are looking to recruit a MRTPI (desirable not essential) Senior Planner to the team. Your day to day duties will consist of the following:- Working on a wide range of applications / appeals / appraisals Excellent communication skills Ideally a clean Driving License & access to your own car to attend site visitsWith 4 in the team you will be supporting the Directors closely whilst working your own projects. This will reflect in salary and overall in the package. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details to and I will be in touch

Job title: Senior Town Planner Location: York Salary: Competitive Penguin Recruitment are supporting an established consultancy in their search to recruit for a Senior Town Planner to join the team of Chartered Planners. My client have been in the industry for 30 years and have been providing their clients on a wide range of planning advice all across the UK. We are looking for candidates who are looking for the next step in their career or someone who has been in a similar level role within a private practice. The successful candidaate will have experience within housing land supply assessments whilst also having experience working on residential projects in a rural setting. You will be joining an excellent, supportive team based in the York area which will offer the successful candidates an opportunity to further their career within the sector. We are working with a number of Consultancies in the area at the moment on different level roles therefore if you are based in the York or surrounding areas on the lookout for new Town Planning roles then feel free to call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward you're CV across to and I will be in touch

Location:    Shrewsbury Hours:    37.5 per week, to be worked between 8:30am and 6pm, Monday-Friday. Salary:   £45,000 per annum Background The client is a leading firm of chartered surveyors, chartered town planners and property and business consultants. It has five offices in the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high quality professional advice. Responsibilities / Duties:   The role is primarily focused on commercial property building surveying but an understanding of residential surveys is desirable. Person Specification   The role requires the candidate to have experience in the following areas: Pre-acquisition building surveys Schedules of condition Preparation and negotiation of schedule of dilapidations Preparation of schedules of works Project management CDM Assessment of rebuild cost for insurance purposes Party wall Planned maintenance programmes The position is office-based with administrative support and the surveyor will be required to manage client relationships, provide fee quotes, arrange appointments and to manage their work to meet deadlines under their own initiative. Must be an RICS Registered Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience. Benefits   Salary:  Competitive salary plus participation in the clients discretionary Performance Related Profit Sharing scheme. Training:  All necessary training will be provided Healthcare Scheme:  Inclusion in health cashplan following successful probation period. Optional voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme on a contributory basis. Holiday:   31 Days per annum, inclusive of bank holiday and 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year.   An additional day accrues for every 3 years of service. Pension Scheme:  Workplace pension scheme operated through NEST

Location:    Shrewsbury Hours:    37.5 per week, to be worked between 8:30am and 6pm, Monday-Friday. Salary:   £45,000 per annum Background The client is a leading firm of chartered surveyors, chartered town planners and property and business consultants. It has five offices in the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high quality professional advice. Responsibilities / Duties:   The role is primarily focused on commercial property building surveying but an understanding of residential surveys is desirable. Person Specification   The role requires the candidate to have experience in the following areas: Pre-acquisition building surveys Schedules of condition Preparation and negotiation of schedule of dilapidations Preparation of schedules of works Project management CDM Assessment of rebuild cost for insurance purposes Party wall Planned maintenance programmes The position is office-based with administrative support and the surveyor will be required to manage client relationships, provide fee quotes, arrange appointments and to manage their work to meet deadlines under their own initiative. Must be an RICS Registered Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience. Benefits   Salary:  Competitive salary plus participation in the clients discretionary Performance Related Profit Sharing scheme. Training:  All necessary training will be provided Healthcare Scheme:  Inclusion in health cashplan following successful probation period. Optional voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme on a contributory basis. Holiday:   31 Days per annum, inclusive of bank holiday and 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year.   An additional day accrues for every 3 years of service. Pension Scheme:  Workplace pension scheme operated through NEST

Salary:   £45,000 per annum Background The client is a leading firm of chartered surveyors, chartered town planners and property and business consultants. It has five offices in the UK and a strong reputation both locally and regionally of providing high quality professional advice. Responsibilities / Duties:   The role is primarily focused on commercial property building surveying but an understanding of residential surveys is desirable. Person Specification   The role requires the candidate to have experience in the following areas: Pre-acquisition building surveys Schedules of condition Preparation and negotiation of schedule of dilapidations Preparation of schedules of works Project management CDM Assessment of rebuild cost for insurance purposes Party wall Planned maintenance programmes The position is office-based with administrative support and the surveyor will be required to manage client relationships, provide fee quotes, arrange appointments and to manage their work to meet deadlines under their own initiative. Must be an RICS Registered Building Surveyor with a minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience. Benefits   Salary:  Competitive salary plus participation in the clients discretionary Performance Related Profit Sharing scheme. Training:  All necessary training will be provided Healthcare Scheme:  Inclusion in health cashplan following successful probation period. Optional voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme on a contributory basis. Holiday:   31 Days per annum, inclusive of bank holiday and 3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Year.   An additional day accrues for every 3 years of service. Pension Scheme:  Workplace pension scheme operated through NEST

Senior Town Planner - Glasgow HA 8922 Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience Our client, an established environmental and planning consultancy are urgently looking to expand their Glasgow based team with the appointment of an experienced RTPI Planner. The successful RTPI Planner can expect to take on a range of exciting projects within the renewables, residential and commercial sectors. Qualifications and Experience: For this role candidates will likely hold Chartered Membership with the Royal Town Planning Institute and a minimum of two year's planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment, preparing applications and delivering expert advice to clients. Duties: Delivering planning advice Preparing planning applications and environmental assessments for a variety of developments Identifying suitable new sites Developing planning strategies Presenting evidence at public inquiries Mentoring junior members of the team Developing relationships with stakeholders and local authorities