Job Description

Senior Town Planner

Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Hybrid Working Available) Leading UK Property & Planning Consultancy

Are you a talented Town Planner ready to step into a senior role with greater autonomy, influence, and progression?

We're partnering with a well-established, national property consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner into their expanding Midlands team, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded multidisciplinary practice with a strong pipeline of work and an excellent reputation across both private and public sector projects.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of projects across sectors including residential, commercial, rural, and infrastructure. You'll take ownership of schemes, work closely with experienced senior leaders, and play a key role in shaping development strategies.

You'll benefit from:

- A diverse and high-quality project portfolio - Direct client exposure and relationship management - A clear and supported pathway to Associate level - A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment

Key Responsibilities

- Managing planning applications and appeals from start to finish - Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documents - Providing strategic planning advice to a broad client base - Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants - Supporting business development activities and client growth - Mentoring junior planners within the team

About You

- MRTPI qualified (or close to achieving chartership) - Experience within a consultancy or local authority setting - Strong knowledge of the UK planning system - Confident project manager with good commercial awareness - Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The Company

Our client is a respected UK-wide consultancy operating across planning, development, infrastructure, and rural sectors. With a strong regional presence and a collaborative culture, they are known for delivering practical, commercially focused advice to a loyal client base.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package - Structured career progression - Flexible / hybrid working - Supportive leadership and mentoring - Opportunity to work on impactful, high-profile projects

Apply

If you're looking to take the next step in your planning career within a supportive and growing consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.