Principal Town Planner
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Apply NowSenior, Principal Town Planner / Associate Town Planner
Oxfordshire
2 days per week in the office
Carrington West are pleased to be working with a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy, we are seeking an experienced Senior, Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional looking to step into a senior role with real influence, autonomy, and progression potential.
You will play a key role in leading and delivering a broad range of planning projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land schemes.
Responsibilities will include:
·Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
·Providing strategic planning advice to clients
·Managing client relationships and supporting business development
·Mentoring junior planners
·Representing clients at planning committees and stakeholder meetings
·Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and planning submissions
At Associate level, there will be an increased focus on team leadership, client development, and commercial input into the business.
We are looking for someone who:
·Is MRTPI qualified
·Has significant UK planning experience (private or public sector)
·Demonstrates strong commercial awareness
·Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Can confidently manage clients and projects independently
·Lives within a one-hour commute of the office
What's on Offer
·Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office, 3 days initially while settling in)
·Clear pathway for progression
·Strong pipeline of secured work
·Supportive and collaborative team culture
·Competitive salary and benefits package
If this sounds of interest, apply with your CV today and call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) to avoid missing out
Oxfordshire
2 days per week in the office
Carrington West are pleased to be working with a well-established and highly respected planning consultancy, we are seeking an experienced Senior, Principal or Associate Town Planner to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planning professional looking to step into a senior role with real influence, autonomy, and progression potential.
You will play a key role in leading and delivering a broad range of planning projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and strategic land schemes.
Responsibilities will include:
·Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
·Providing strategic planning advice to clients
·Managing client relationships and supporting business development
·Mentoring junior planners
·Representing clients at planning committees and stakeholder meetings
·Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and planning submissions
At Associate level, there will be an increased focus on team leadership, client development, and commercial input into the business.
We are looking for someone who:
·Is MRTPI qualified
·Has significant UK planning experience (private or public sector)
·Demonstrates strong commercial awareness
·Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Can confidently manage clients and projects independently
·Lives within a one-hour commute of the office
What's on Offer
·Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office, 3 days initially while settling in)
·Clear pathway for progression
·Strong pipeline of secured work
·Supportive and collaborative team culture
·Competitive salary and benefits package
If this sounds of interest, apply with your CV today and call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed) to avoid missing out