Senior Town Planner

Posted 17 September 2025
Salary £35k - 50k per year
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000061134

Job description

Town Planner
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career with a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in London? This is an exciting opportunity to join a team renowned for delivering innovative, high-quality planning solutions across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values creativity, expertise, and professional growth.
As a Town Planner, you will be taking responsibility for delivering planning projects from inception through to completion. You will be preparing planning applications, undertaking site appraisals, and providing strategic advice to clients and stakeholders. You will be liaising closely with local authorities, developers, and multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects comply with legislation and meet client expectations. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping to develop the next generation of planning professionals.
In this role, you will be expected to:
·Provide expert planning advice on a wide variety of projects, from small-scale developments to large, complex schemes.
·Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals.
·Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and impact analyses.
·Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
·Contribute to business development initiatives and help grow the consultancy's portfolio.
To be successful as an Experienced Town Planner, you will bring:
·A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline and Chartered RTPI status.
·Significant experience in a consultancy environment delivering planning projects across multiple sectors.
·Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
·Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
·The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including flexible and hybrid working arrangements, professional development support, and a collaborative, supportive work environment.
This is a unique opportunity for a Town Planner who wants to take ownership of complex projects, contribute to high-profile developments, and be part of a growing consultancy that values innovation and expertise.
Don't miss out and apply today with your CV and call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021 for a confidential discussion about this role.