Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner
CV-LibraryNottingham, NottinghamshirepermanentPosted: 14 May 2026
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Location Nottingham
About the Role
You will join a multidisciplinary team of planners and urban designers working across a broad range of sectors, including residential, mixed-use, regeneration and wider commercial development. The role combines project leadership, client engagement and strategic planning advice, with the opportunity to influence high-profile and complex schemes.
You will be based within a collaborative and creative office environment, with opportunities to work alongside teams in multiple regional locations. The organisation promotes flexible working and values both technical excellence and innovative thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to completion
Ensure high-quality delivery of planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation
Coordinate inputs from internal teams including urban design and visualisation specialistsClient Management
Develop and maintain strong, trusted client relationships
Provide clear, commercially focused advice and strategic direction
Represent the organisation at client meetings, consultations and stakeholder eventsStrategic Planning & Delivery
Provide robust planning advice across a variety of development sectors
Contribute to the preparation of planning strategies and development frameworks
Identify risks, opportunities and innovative planning solutionsTeam Development & Mentoring
Encourage a collaborative, proactive and high-performance cultureBusiness Development
Contribute to business growth through identifying new opportunitiesRequirements
Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (essential)
Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or working towards, for Senior level roles)
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a UK planning consultancy environment (Principal level)
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
Proven experience managing planning projects independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
Ability to work across multiple sectors, including residential and mixed-use development
Experience using planning-related software is advantageousWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality and complex projects
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
Exposure to major projects across multiple UK regions
A creative culture that values innovation, initiative and fresh thinkingInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Location Nottingham
About the Role
You will join a multidisciplinary team of planners and urban designers working across a broad range of sectors, including residential, mixed-use, regeneration and wider commercial development. The role combines project leadership, client engagement and strategic planning advice, with the opportunity to influence high-profile and complex schemes.
You will be based within a collaborative and creative office environment, with opportunities to work alongside teams in multiple regional locations. The organisation promotes flexible working and values both technical excellence and innovative thinking.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead and manage planning projects from inception through to completion
Ensure high-quality delivery of planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation
Coordinate inputs from internal teams including urban design and visualisation specialistsClient Management
Develop and maintain strong, trusted client relationships
Provide clear, commercially focused advice and strategic direction
Represent the organisation at client meetings, consultations and stakeholder eventsStrategic Planning & Delivery
Provide robust planning advice across a variety of development sectors
Contribute to the preparation of planning strategies and development frameworks
Identify risks, opportunities and innovative planning solutionsTeam Development & Mentoring
Encourage a collaborative, proactive and high-performance cultureBusiness Development
Contribute to business growth through identifying new opportunitiesRequirements
Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (essential)
Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or working towards, for Senior level roles)
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a UK planning consultancy environment (Principal level)
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
Proven experience managing planning projects independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
Ability to work across multiple sectors, including residential and mixed-use development
Experience using planning-related software is advantageousWhat's on Offer
Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality and complex projects
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance
Exposure to major projects across multiple UK regions
A creative culture that values innovation, initiative and fresh thinkingInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)