Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Kent
Salary: -40,000 - -50,000

Are you a Town Planner looking for your next step? Perhaps you''re ready to take on more responsibility, work on a varied portfolio of exciting projects, or simply join a consultancy where your ideas and contribution genuinely matter?

I''m working with an established and growing independent planning consultancy who are looking to bring a talented Senior / Associate Town Planner into their team in Kent.

What''s on offer?

• Competitive salary of -40,000 - -50,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio of planning projects.

The Role - Senior / Associate Town Planner

• Managing and delivering a range of planning applications and projects from inception through to determination.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including developers, landowners and housebuilders.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising on planning policy, development potential and land promotion opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to their professional development.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and success of the consultancy.

What We''re Looking For

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualification would be advantageous, particularly for Associate-level applicants.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Proven experience managing planning applications and providing sound planning advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the ambition to take the next step in your planning career.

Interested?

Whether you''re an experienced Town Planner looking to step into a Senior position or an established Senior Planner ready for an Associate-level opportunity, I''d love to have a conversation.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, get in touch:

Efan Thomas
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