Overview

Principal Town Planner
Location: Worcestershire
Working Pattern: Hybrid

I'm working with a highly respected planning consultancy in Worcestershire that's looking to bring on board a Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to help lead a diverse and growing portfolio of planning work. If you're someone who lives and breathes planning, enjoys mentoring others, and wants a role where you can shape strategy as well as delivery, this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major planning applications, appeals, strategic planning and deliverables from concept through to decision
• Provide expert town planner input on policy interpretation, local plans, feasibility studies and site appraisals
• Act as a key point of contact with clients, local authorities, statutory consultees and developers
• Mentor and support junior planners, helping to build skills across the team
• Contribute to business growth: helping win new work and maintaining client relationships

What we're looking for

• A seasoned town planner with several years' experience, ideally in both private consultancy and/or local authority work
• Chartered membership of the RTPI is highly desired or working towards
• Strong technical skills: report writing, planning statements, negotiation, understanding planning policy & legislation
• Commercial awareness: understanding how decisions affect costs, risk, timeframes etc.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills

What's on offer

• Salary £45,000 - £52,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to take genuine leadership of the planning function and influence strategy
• Support for continuous professional development
• A friendly, family feel culture where collaboration and quality are valued

How to apply

If you're a dedicated Senior or Principal Town Planner looking for your next step up, I'd love to speak with you. Please email ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054 to discuss the role further!

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