Senior Town Planner

Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield

I am currently working with a leading engineering consultancy specialising in large infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK, who are looking for a talented Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to join their team in either their Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield office.

Role Overview
You will play a key role in leading the planning aspects of large-scale infrastructure and environmental projects across the UK. This will involve managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, engaging with stakeholders and ensuring projects meet relevant planning requirements.

Key Responsibilities
·Lead strategic planning activities for major infrastructure and environmental projects.
·Provide expert planning advice and manage planning applications through the relevant processes.
·Liaise with local planning authorities, statutory consultees, clients and other key stakeholders.
·Support the delivery of complex projects from inception through to completion.
·Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
·Contribute to the continued growth and development of the planning team and wider business.

Requirements
·Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
·Significant town planning experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
·Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and the planning system.
·Experience working on infrastructure, environmental or other complex development projects would be advantageous.
·Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
·Chartered membership of the RTPI is preferred.

Benefits
·Competitive salary.
·Comprehensive benefits package.
·Car allowance.
·Death in service and health insurance.
·Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
·The opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major UK infrastructure and environmental projects.

If you are a Senior Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career, or a Principal Town Planner looking for a new challenge, this could be a great opportunity to join a consultancy that genuinely encourages its staff to progress, develop and grow.

If you'd like to find out more, please give me a call on (phone number removed) or email .

Job Reference: 68804