Job Advertisement: Senior Town Planner

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Competitive

Overview

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Town Planner to join a dynamic and multidisciplinary team in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics, and major infrastructure initiatives. If you are passionate about shaping the future of urban and rural environments, this role offers the perfect platform to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

Contribute to strategic planning work, including preparing representations for Local Plan consultations and developing planning strategies to promote land and development opportunities.
Assist Planning Directors in delivering their caseloads, including preparing Planning Statements and other key documentation.
Develop and refine your written and oral communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders.
Play an active role in business development initiatives to support the growth of the planning team.
Mentor and guide junior team members, including Planners, Assistant Planners, Graduates, and Apprentices.
Participate in internal planning groups and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's processes and outputs.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Full RTPI chartered status with proven experience in a planning consultancy environment.
A strong understanding of planning policy and a keen interest in planning, development, and environmental issues.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work proactively and strategically.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex planning challenges.
A good awareness of market trends and local planning issues.
The ability to manage workloads effectively and meet established deadlines.

Day-to-Day

Your typical day will involve:

Collaborating with colleagues across various disciplines to deliver high-quality planning advice and solutions.
Preparing and reviewing planning applications, statements, and reports.
Engaging with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders to progress projects.
Supporting the team in identifying new business opportunities and contributing to proposals.
Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members to foster their professional growth.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

A clear and transparent career development pathway, supported by a personal development plan.
Access to accredited professional training programmes, including leadership and management qualifications up to master's degree level.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and agile office spaces, to support work-life balance.
The opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a tangible difference to communities and the environment.
A supportive and collaborative team culture that values innovation and professional growth.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Town Planner, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today, and our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Join a team where your expertise and passion for planning will be valued and nurtured. Take this opportunity to shape the future of our built environment while advancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)