Senior Planner

Our client is a a small specialist planning and development consultancy that consistently excels in its chosen fields – as recognised in recent RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence. They are an inspired planning consultancy who are passionate about creative town planning and work on a number of interesting and exciting projects. Due to the planning service’s continued success and growth, they are looking for energetic planners to join their close-knit team in our central London offices. We are particularly looking for individuals with strong experience in managing planning applications, gained either in the private or public sector.

Responsibilities (depending on the level of experience):
– Providing town planning consultancy services
– Managing planning projects from start to finish
– Client liaison
– Negotiation and presentation to key stakeholders and Local Planning Authorities
– Production of key planning documents (planning assessments, planning statements, design and access statements, and appeal statements)

Requirements:
– 1-9 years Town Planning experience
– Private or Public-Sector experience
– RTPI qualified
– Excellent professional writing skills, including formulating clear, reasoned arguments and report writing
– Some knowledge of heritage planning would be advantageous
– Ability to present reasoned advice in formal and informal environments
– Ability to manage or liaise with a broader professional team
– A willingness and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team
– Driving licence

If you wish to learn more about this opportunity, please contact me on 0203 764 9262 or email me: dgardiner@macdonaldandcompany.com