Senior Town Planner

Posted 14 October 2025
Salary £42k - 60k per year
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000061882

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner
Location: London
Salary: £42,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, hybrid

Overview:
An independent, employee-owned planning and design consultancy based in London is seeking a talented and driven Senior or Principal-level Town Planner with ideally a minimum of 5 years' experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team working on a diverse mix of high-quality projects across both the public and private sectors.

The Role:
The successful candidate will play a key role in the development planning team, supporting current projects and contributing to new business development. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with urban designers and architects on masterplanning and design-led projects.

Key Responsibilities:
·Provide expert planning advice to clients and design teams
·Prepare planning appraisals, strategies, and planning applications
·Lead and undertake research and policy analysis
·Manage development management processes, including discharging conditions and handling amendments
·Liaise with planning officers, consultees, and stakeholders
·Write clear, persuasive reports and recommendations

About You:
To be considered, you should have:
·An RTPI-accredited planning degree
·Full RTPI membership
·A minimum of 4/5 years of relevant planning experience
·Demonstrated experience in housing or regeneration-focused development management projects
·A strong understanding of planning policy and development management processes

Experience in a consultancy setting is preferred, though not essential. A passion for promoting good design through planning is important.

Ideal candidates will be strategic thinkers with strong communication, writing, and research skills. You'll need to be collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams.

Application Instructions:
If you meet the criteria and are looking for a planning role where design, collaboration, and people-first places are prioritised, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or call 02393 876 054
 
Reference - 61882