Job: Principal Town Planner

Location: Bury St Edmunds (Flexible Hybrid / Remote Options

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE + Bonus scheme

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join a growing planning team in Bury St Edmunds. This is a great chance for an experienced planner to step into a key role and help shape the direction of projects moving forward; projects involve residential, rural, commercial, mixed use and even a crossover to strategic land projects.

About the Role:
·You'll be working closely with the Planning Manager providing planning expertise on a range of projects.
·The focus will be on rural, residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments, offering you a variety of interesting and dynamic work.
·Ideally, you'll be MRTPI or working towards this accreditation.

Key Responsibilities:
·Lead and manage planning applications and projects.
·Provide advice on planning policy and development strategies.
·Build strong client relationships and manage key stakeholder communications.
·Contribute to the growth and development of the team.

What We're Looking For:
·Around 8 years of planning experience (flexible for the right candidate).
·Ability to manage projects and work independently.
·Strong understanding of rural, residential, mixed-use, and commercial planning.
·MRTPI or working towards it.
·Team player with good communication and leadership skills.

Additional Information:
·The role is based in Bury St Edmunds, and the company ideally requires you to be in the office 3 days a week, though they are flexible for the right candidate.
·They're also open to considering a more senior planner who could potentially work remotely, expanding their presence in the South Region, including the Midlands, Kent, or Essex.

Salary & Benefits:
·Salary range of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
·Bonus potential of around 5%.

If you're a Senior/Principal Town Planner looking for a new challenge with a great company that values flexibility and career growth, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Interested? Please do pop me a call on 02393 876 054 or email ashleigh.waterhouse@carringtonwest.com
 
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