Senior / Principal Town Planner Location: Bedford (Private Planning Consultancy) Salary: Up to £50k, Dependent on experience Contact: Georgia Cookson (phone number removed) (url removed) Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established private planning consultancy based in Bedford, is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified planner with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to play a key role in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Role: As a Senior/Principal Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning consultancy services, including: Preparing planning appraisals for development sites Submitting pre-application enquiries and full planning applications Managing listed building consent applications Preparing and submitting planning appeals Drafting representations to Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan consultations This is a varied role that will suit a proactive and commercially minded planner who enjoys working on diverse projects across sectors. About You: MRTPI qualified (or working towards) Minimum 5 years of post-qualification planning experience Strong report writing and communication skills Able to work independently and manage multiple projects Private sector or consultancy experience preferred, but not essential You''ll be joining a friendly and expert team with a strong client b