Senior Town Planner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gatwick
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,000 / year
CATEGORY
Architecture & Planning
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SKILLS

MRTPI UK planning system Report writing Project management Client relationship management Local authority liaison Commercial awareness Mentoring

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Town Planner

  • Location: Gatwick, West Sussex, United Kingdom
  • Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum
  • Type: Permanent, Hybrid
  • Ref: 288218

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

  • Lead and manage a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals
  • Provide clear, strategic planning advice to a broad client base
  • Prepare planning statements, site appraisals, and supporting documentation
  • Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact
  • Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
  • Support and mentor junior team members
  • Contribute to business development and company growth initiatives

Projects span residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

About You

  • MRTPI qualification (or working towards)
  • A minimum of 5+ years' experience in either private consultancy or local authority
  • Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Proven experience managing projects independently
  • Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
  • A proactive and collaborative mindset

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Ongoing professional development and CPD support
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy

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