Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working)

£35,000 - £50,000 DOE

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a dynamic and forward thinking private planning consultancy based in Swindon, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to their clients across the UK. With a focus on sustainable development and community engagement, they pride themselves on their ability to navigate complex planning issues and deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and other planning documents.
• Conduct site appraisals, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments.
• Liaise with local authorities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to negotiate planning permissions and agreements.
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
• Keep abreast of changes in planning legislation and policy, ensuring compliance and best practice.

Requirements

• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) is essential.
• Proven experience working within a private planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid working model, offering flexibility between remote and office based work.
• Company pension scheme, ensuring financial security for the future.
• Performance based bonus scheme, rewarding excellence and achievement.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and ambitious team.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.

To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on .

If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply and we can consider you for other positions.

Job Reference: 54548