Job Opportunity: Senior Town Planner, Principal Town Planner, or Associate Director

Location: Cardiff or Exeter Office with flexible hybrid working available

Sector: Strategic Sites & Large-Scale Planning Applications

We are assisting one of our clients, a successful and dynamic planning consultancy, as they expand their team to support a growing portfolio of projects across Wales and England. With offices in Cardiff and Exeter, they foster a supportive, close-knit working environment and boasts a diverse client base ranging from private individuals and Housing Associations to volume house builders and landowners.

The Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced planning professional to work on strategic site promotion and large-scale planning applications, primarily focused on residential and mixed-use urban extensions in the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner with a strong background in development management and planning policy, and experience ranging from 4 to 15+ years. The role can be positioned at Senior Planner, Principal Planner, or Associate director level, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
·Lead or contribute to strategic site promotion
·Manage large-scale residential and mixed-use planning applications
·Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, including private individuals, contractors, housing associations, and volume house builders
·Contribute to a positive team environment, delivering high-quality work

What We're Looking For:
·Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management
·Excellent written communication skills
·Team player with the ability to work collaboratively
·Adaptability to handle a variety of projects

Benefits:
This client offers an attractive benefits package, including:
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and generous Christmas shut down period
·Payment of RTPI subscription & mentor opportunities
·Flexible working arrangements
·Performance-related bonus
·Training budget for career development
·Cycle to work scheme
·Pension scheme enrolment
·Social events and activities
·Car allowance and life insurance for senior positions

For those seeking a rewarding career move within a respected planning consultancy, this is an ideal opportunity to help progress your career. If you are interested, please do pop me a call on (phone number removed) or email me your CV at (url removed)

Job reference - 53742