Town Planner

Posted 13 June 2025
Salary £28k - 45k per year
LocationCheshire
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Town Planning
ReferenceJO0000059258

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner or Senior Town Planner
Location: Chester
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

About Us: I am currently working with a leading planning consultancy who are looking to grow their team in Cheshire. They have a large focus on renewable energy solutions, Waste and large infrastructure projects so the right candidate will have previous experience across these sectors!

Role and Responsibilities: As a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and leading projects related to renewable energy and large infrastructure developments.

Your responsibilities will include:
·Providing expert planning advice on a range of projects, with a focus on renewables and large infrastructures.
·Leading project teams, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery.
·Conducting site assessments, feasibility studies, and contributing to the development of planning strategies.
·Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other relevant bodies to facilitate project approvals.
·Keeping up-to-date with planning policies and regulations, and advising clients on their implications

Qualifications and Experience:
·Chartered Town Planner or working towards this
·Minimum of 1-5 years of experience in town planning, with a specific focus on renewables or large infrastructure projects being desirable
·Strong knowledge of UK planning policies and regulations.
·Excellent project management and leadership skills.

Skills and Attributes:
·Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
·Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.

Benefits:
·Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
·Flexible working hours
·Company pension at 5%
·Performance related bonus which is part tax-free
·Private health care
·Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
 
How to Apply: If you are a town planner looking to take the step up or a senior town planner looking for a change, candidates are invited to submit their CV to ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com or pop me a call on 02393 876 054
 
Job reference - 59258