Senior Town Planner

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly regarded planning and development consultancy?

Our client is seeking a talented Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Tunbridge Wells. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary practice that works on a diverse range of projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use, rural and strategic land sectors.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects from inception through to completion, while building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and site promotion strategies.
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning due diligence assessments.
• Managing relationships with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders.
• Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Assisting with business development activities and helping to identify new opportunities.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualification (or working towards chartership with relevant experience).
• Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Excellent report writing, communication and project management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression and professional development support.
• Exposure to a broad range of high-profile and interesting projects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful planning team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Senior Town Planner who is looking to advance their career within a dynamic consultancy environment, working on projects that make a genuine impact on the built and natural environment.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.