Full job descriptionJob Title: Principal / Associate Town Planner
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Principal / Associate looking for a fresh challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering commercially minded planning advice and securing successful outcomes for its clients.
Benefits for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner include:
*Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000
*Generous holiday allowance
*Company pension scheme
*Hybrid and flexible working
*Ongoing professional development and APC support where applicable
*Clear opportunities for career progression
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
Duties for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner:
*Managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination.
*Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals and supporting planning statements.
*Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
*Advising on development potential, site promotion and planning policy matters.
*Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact throughout projects.
*Coordinating with architects, transport consultants, environmental specialists and other external consultants.
*Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
*Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.
Requirements for the role of Principal / Associate Town Planner:
*A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
*MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership, with significant relevant experience.
*Strong experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
*A thorough understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
*Proven experience managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to advise clients and present planning arguments.
*Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
*Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities for business development.
*A proactive, personable approach with the confidence to build relationships and support colleagues.
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