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Town Planner
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shropshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
REF: 82909
Senior Town Planner - Consultancy - Shropshire (Hybrid Working)
£40,000 - £55,000 DOE + Benefits
Permanent | Full-time
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking and design-led consultancy? We're working in partnership with a highly regarded multi-disciplinary planning and development practice based in the heart of Shropshire to find a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.
This well-established firm has a strong track record of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across planning, architecture, landscape and economic development. Their collaborative and people-focused approach means they work on a wide range of exciting projects-spanning residential, commercial, leisure, and rural development-throughout the UK.
About the Role:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering planning strategies across diverse projects. You will manage applications from inception through to approval, liaise with clients, stakeholders and local authorities, and support the broader team with strategic input and mentorship.
You'll enjoy significant autonomy, hybrid working options, and opportunities to work creatively across sectors. If you thrive in a collaborative, non-corporate environment and want your voice to matter-this is a rare opportunity to grow with a business that values both innovation and community.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects
Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and appeals
Provide strategic advice to clients and stakeholders
Engage with local authorities and other external agencies
Contribute to business development and client relationship management
Mentor junior planners and support team collaboration
About You:
RTPI qualified (or working towards final accreditation)
Minimum 4-6 years' experience in planning consultancy or local authority
Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commercially minded with a collaborative approach
Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Passion for high-quality design and sustainable development is a plus
Why Apply?
Join a multi-disciplinary team with a strong reputation and broad project base
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (2-3 days office presence)
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Competitive salary + benefits + career progression opportunities
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