Senior Town Planner

Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Bedford (Private Planning Consultancy)
Salary: Up to £50k, Dependent on experience

Contact: Georgia Cookson (phone number removed) (url removed)

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career?
Our client, a well-established private planning consultancy based in Bedford, is seeking a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified planner with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to play a key role in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The Role:
As a Senior/Principal Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning consultancy services, including:
Preparing planning appraisals for development sites
Submitting pre-application enquiries and full planning applications
Managing listed building consent applications
Preparing and submitting planning appeals
Drafting representations to Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan consultations
This is a varied role that will suit a proactive and commercially minded planner who enjoys working on diverse projects across sectors.

About You:
MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
Minimum 5 years of post-qualification planning experience
Strong report writing and communication skills
Able to work independently and manage multiple projects
Private sector or consultancy experience preferred, but not essential
You'll be joining a friendly and expert team with a strong client base and a track record of successful projects. Career progression is encouraged and supported, with the role offering flexibility to shape your future within the firm.

Apply Now:
If you're ready to progress your career in a supportive and professional planning practice, we want to hear from you!
Contact Georgia Cookson on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more.