Senior Town PlannerBedfordPermanentOur client, an established planning consultancy are urgently looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join tehir team just outside of Bedford. The company operate a very flexible working structure with staff having the optin to work at home for most of the week should they wish. The successful Senior Planner will play a significant role in the business, working to build and maintain relationships with clients and landowners.In this instance applications are sought from candidates who have Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or who are working towards this) and demonstrable planning experience, preferably within the private sector.As a Senior Planner you will: Manage planning and development projects from instruction to completion Prepare and submit planning applications Negotiate option and promotion agreements with Developers Prepare Local Plan representations and cases for development Lodge appeals and potentially appearing at Informal and formal Hearings Develop client relationshipsIn return the company are offering flexible/hybrid working, generous starting salary and excellent career progression opportunities.Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.