Principal Town Planner

Carrington West

  • Portsmouth
  • £48,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 hours ago
A highly regarded Planning consultancy and estate agency with a strong regional presence is looking to appoint a Senior Town planner or Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join their growing Planning & Development team in Cambridge.
This is a key role for an experienced planner who can take ownership of projects, contribute to business development, and provide expert advice to a diverse client base spanning residential, commercial, and rural sectors.Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects across East Anglia
·Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals
·Undertake site appraisals and provide strategic planning advice
·Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
·Support and mentor junior team members
·Contribute to business development and identify new opportunities
·Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations, and stakeholder meetingsRequirements:
·MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience
·Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy
·Proven experience delivering successful outcomes across a range of project types
·Commercially aware with excellent client-facing and communication skills
·Proactive, organised, and confident managing projects and deadlines
·Full UK driving licence (site travel required)Benefits:
·Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
·Pension scheme and private healthcare options
·Hybrid/flexible working
·Excellent career progression prospects within a supportive, professional team
·Opportunity to work on high-profile and regionally significant projectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and commercially astute planner to join a respected, multi-disciplinary team and play a pivotal role in shaping the region's development landscape. If you are interested, please call 02393 876 054 or email ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.comReference - 61060Principal Town PlannerCambridge Posted about 13 hours agoShare this jobSign up for job alertsIf you are a human, ignore this fieldCreate alertYou agree to ourLatest JobsWest MidlandsContract - Full Time£50 per hourEssexContract - Full Time£50 per hourNorthern IrelandPermanent - Full Time£45k - 53k per yearWarehamPermanent - Full Time£50k - 60k per yearHarlowContract - Full Time£500 per dayStart your job search hereAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xAtoms/Icons/Search/MG-02@1xPolicyContact Us:Portsmouth - Lakeside North Harbour
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