Senior Town Planner- Nottingham
- Nottingham
- £40,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Remote HybridKey skills required for this role2-5 years public or private sector Town Planning experienceImportanthttps://www.matchtech.com/Job descriptionWe're seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join our team and play a key role in leading complex planning projects, supporting team development, and contributing to wider business growth. Acting as a brand ambassador, you'll help strengthen client relationships, secure new opportunities, and drive company success through high-quality planning work.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on complex planning applications and appeals
- Independently manage project submissions and client communications
- Attend and present at appeal hearings and examinations in public
- Undertake Section 106 negotiations
- Contribute to business development and networking efforts
- Manage project budgets and fee proposals
- Support the preparation of new business pitches and client presentations
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Promote the practice through marketing and client engagement activities
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3-5 years of professional planning experience (public or private sector)
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
- High-quality report writing and data analysis skills
- Confident in negotiations and representing clients
- Strong time management and multitasking ability
- Highly organised, methodical, and able to meet tight deadlines
- Positive, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
- Professional, friendly, and approachable manner
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Understanding of urban design and masterplanning
- Existing client relationships or ability to generate new business is an advantage
- What We Offer
- Competitive market salary
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
- Minimum 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional Birthday Leave
- Health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Payment of one professional membership (others considered on merit)
- Discretionary time off over Christmas and New Year
- Potential performance-related bonus
- Supportive, close-knit team environment with high staff retention
- Opportunities for continued professional development and progression