Town Planner

at  Carrington West

Salary: £35k - 40k per year
Reference: JO0000056032
Job Advert: Town Planner
Location: Chester
Salary: £35,000+ per annum
Car Allowance
Are you a skilled and ambitious Town Planner looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a Town Planner to a dynamic and forward-thinking team in Chester. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and exciting projects while contributing to meaningful developments across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload, delivering high-quality work to meet client expectations.
• Prepare initial site reviews and develop site-specific strategies tailored to client needs.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, including drafting detailed reports.
• Provide bespoke advice to clients, ensuring their objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals, including architects, landscape consultants, and ecological experts.
• Engage positively with Planning Officers, Councillors, statutory bodies, and the public.
• Lead project meetings and negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate with and support team members, sharing workloads and working on joint projects.
• Manage budgets, time recording, and invoicing to ensure efficient project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience in town planning, ideally within the private sector.
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation and the ability to provide expert advice.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting at £35,000+ per annum.
• Generous car allowance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with a focus on delivering excellence.

The salary is negotiable and can be discussed in an interview or upon application.
This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. If you are keen to see a full job description, please call or attach a cover letter to your application.
To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on 02393 876 021.
If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions.
Job Reference Number: 56032

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload, delivering high-quality work to meet client expectations.
• Prepare initial site reviews and develop site-specific strategies tailored to client needs.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, including drafting detailed reports.
• Provide bespoke advice to clients, ensuring their objectives are met efficiently and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and other professionals, including architects, landscape consultants, and ecological experts.
• Engage positively with Planning Officers, Councillors, statutory bodies, and the public.
• Lead project meetings and negotiate to secure the best outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate with and support team members, sharing workloads and working on joint projects.
• Manage budgets, time recording, and invoicing to ensure efficient project delivery