Job Title: Town Planner / Senior Town Planner - Private Planning Consultancy
Location: Derby
Salary: Dependent on experience + wide range of benefits
 
Are you a talented Town Planner looking to advance your career? Or perhaps you're ready to take that next step towards becoming a Senior Town Planner? We are seeking a motivated and ambitious planner to join our established private planning consultancy in Derby.
 
You will have the chance to work on a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and specialist sectors such as minerals and waste, allowing you to broaden your expertise and make a real impact in shaping local development.
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and deliver planning applications, appeals, and development proposals across a variety of sectors.
·Provide expert advice to clients on planning policies, processes, and project strategies.
·Support or lead on projects in the minerals and waste sector, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
·Collaborate with colleagues, local authorities, and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
·Assist in business development activities, identifying new opportunities and helping to grow the consultancy.
 
Key Requirements:
·Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited or working towards chartered status).
·Experience in planning, with a strong understanding of the UK planning system.
·Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
·Experience or interest in minerals and waste projects would be advantageous.
Benefits:
 
·Salary based on experience: We believe in rewarding talent and commitment.
·Extensive benefits package: Including a pension scheme, healthcare, flexible working, and more.
·Career progression: Support for ongoing professional development, including opportunities for training and advancement to Senior Planner level.
·Varied project portfolio: Gain experience across sectors, including the niche and growing area of minerals and waste.
Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met.
 
The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application.
 
This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.
 
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.
 
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
 
Job Reference Number: 54383