Full job descriptionSenior 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.