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Town Planner
Job Posted: 8 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: 20 days
Job Description
Senior Planner - Colchester | Leading UK Planning Consultancy
Location: Colchester (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering high-quality, creative planning advice across the UK?
An established national planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative business that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance.
The Role
You'll be involved in a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors. Working alongside experienced Directors and a multi-disciplinary team, you'll manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations - while contributing to business development and client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals
Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery
Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth
About You
MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience)
Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning
Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes
Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills
Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Why Join?
Join a respected national consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
Enjoy a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture
Genuine progression opportunities to Principal and Associate level
Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working
If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to work on exciting projects with a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you.
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