Senior Town Planner (MRTPI)
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Job Summary
Senior Town Planner (MRTPI / FRTPI)
The Opportunity
FutureGen Recruitment is representing an ambitious and growing planning consultancy based in the South West that delivers high-profile and technically challenging projects across residential mixed-use regeneration infrastructure and strategic development.
Were looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner with a strong planning background and the confidence to lead on significant projects support business growth and work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
What Youll Be Doing
In this varied and senior role youll be expected to:
Lead on key planning applications from inception to delivery
Prepare high-quality planning statements design and access statements and supporting planning documentation
Manage client relationships and develop new business opportunities
Coordinate with internal teams (design urbanism environmental and transport specialists) and external stakeholders
Provide sound technical planning advice across a mix of strategic and development management work
Represent projects at pre-application meetings committee hearings and public consultations
Mentor and support more junior planners and contribute to team growth
What Youll Bring
A recognised planning qualification (relevant degree or equivalent)
Chartered (or near Chartered) membership of the RTPI
2 years relevant planning experience ideally including major or mixed-use development and strategic work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project and client management capability
Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
Ability to balance technical detail with commercial outcomes
Whats on Offer
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety thrives in a multi-disciplinary setting and wants the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in both local and regional contexts.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to submit your application please contact:
Required Skills:
Requirements: Minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience in private sector planning consultancy with a strong track record in rural planning and land use strategy. Demonstrated expertise in site allocations farm diversification permitted development rights leisure and tourism developments and landed estate -depth knowledge of the UK planning system including the NPPF Local Plan preparation and development management processes. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage with clients stakeholders and planning authorities at all levels. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a hybrid working environment. Degree in Town Planning Geography Environmental Planning or a related field; MRTPI membership is advantageous. Commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for sustainable community-focused development. Contact for Confidential Enquiries If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to speak with Rob Hanks directly for confidential discussions please contact FutureGen Recruitment at: Email: Phone: (0)or All inquiries will be handled with discretion and confidentiality. --- This role is part of an ongoing recruitment effort with interviews conducted on an ad hoc basis due to a selective candidate pool. We welcome applications from candidates who are ready to lead innovate and grow within a forward-thinking consultancy.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Earned Value Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Project Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Auto Estimating
- Exercise Planning
