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Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director Location: London or Nottingham Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports Contribute to business development and client relationship management Support and mentor junior team membersAbout You: MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years) Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplinesWhat's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office) A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters Clear pathways for career development and progressionLooking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment? If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to or call Reference - 59347<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?b3tFgLThzrctnm55MVu%2flATq7Qrb8FNIe" width="0" height="0" />

Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Principal Town Planner / Associate director Location: London or Nottingham Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join a well-regarded national Law Firm based in either their London or Nottingham offices. This is a rare chance to work within a truly multidisciplinary environment that brings together legal expertise and planning consultancy under one roof. This role offers high-level exposure to complex and high-profile projects across the UK, with a strong pipeline of work covering infrastructure, energy, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development.Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, and public sector bodies Lead on major projects and manage a varied portfolio of planning work Draft and submit planning applications, appeals, and development plan representations Prepare planning appraisals and due diligence reports Contribute to business development and client relationship management Support and mentor junior team membersAbout You: MRTPI chartered with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 7+ years) Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedure A background in either consultancy, local government, or a legal/planning interface environment Experience managing complex planning applications, appeals, and negotiations Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplinesWhat's on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working model (3 days a week in-office) A collaborative, professional environment with access to legal and planning expertise The opportunity to work on nationally significant developments and policy matters Clear pathways for career development and progressionLooking to elevate your planning career within a unique, cross-disciplinary environment? If you are a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner looking to join a team that will really value and help you progress, please do pop your CV across to or call Reference - 57129<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?vX6ucqYYTObqcxwHGtI99SjjM9XLA7ohv" width="0" height="0" />

Principal Town PlannerCambridgeFull-time PermanentA highly regarded Planning consultancy and estate agency with a strong regional presence is looking to appoint a Principal Town Planner or Associate Town Planner to join their growing Planning & Development team in Cambridge.This is a key role for an experienced planner who can take ownership of projects, contribute to business development, and provide expert advice to a diverse client base spanning residential, commercial, and rural sectors.Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects across East Anglia Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals Undertake site appraisals and provide strategic planning advice Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Support and mentor junior team members Contribute to business development and identify new opportunities Represent the company at planning committees, public consultations, and stakeholder meetingsRequirements: MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy Proven experience delivering successful outcomes across a range of project types Commercially aware with excellent client-facing and communication skills Proactive, organised, and confident managing projects and deadlines Full UK driving licence (site travel required)Benefits: Competitive salary with performance-related bonus Pension scheme and private healthcare options Hybrid/flexible working Excellent career progression prospects within a supportive, professional team Opportunity to work on high-profile and regionally significant projectsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and commercially astute planner to join a respected, multi-disciplinary team and play a pivotal role in shaping the region's development landscape. If you are interested, please call or email Reference - 58235<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ETISU6e12Okj4r%2fv%2buB3Dq5%2bg4JNyHNVh" width="0" height="0" />

Carrington West

Associate Town Planner - Hampshire£50,000 - £60,000Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to step into a key role within a friendly and supportive consultancy? Carrington West are pleased to be working with a reputable private planning consultancy who are seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join a well-established team based in Hampshire or Chichester.This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where personality and team fit are just as important as professional experience. You'll be involved in a diverse mix of planning projects, offering you a rewarding and varied workload. Responsibilities <ul><li>Contribute to a diverse mix of planning projects within a collaborative team.</li><li>Manage projects and build strong client relationships.</li><li>Prepare high-quality reports, deliver presentations, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.</li><li>Work as part of a team with a positive, can-do attitude and professional approach.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>MRTPI qualified with significant UK planning experience (public or private sector).</li><li>Proven ability to manage projects and build client relationships.</li><li>Strong report writing, presentation, and communication skills.</li><li>A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.</li></ul> What we offer <ul><li>Competitive salary: £50k+ for Principal / £60k+ for Associate</li><li>Flexible working: Office-based initially, with the option to work from home 2 days per week</li><li>Part-time considered for the right individual</li><li>Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and mutual success</li></ul>If you're a confident, personable planner ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you. This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity, so please get in touch as soon as possible. To apply, please send a copy of your CV and call Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply, and then we can consider you for other positions.Job Reference Number: 58643<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6yJpQ3Iag%2fED%2bwnDgln7jLbRfymnH%2f0it" width="0" height="0" />

Mott MacDonald

Overview We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.About the divisionEnvironmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald's purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients' needs across all sectors. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.Overview of roleWe are seeking a Principal or Associate Town Planner to join our expanding town planning team, to be based at our Bristol office, supporting us in the delivery of a range of major projects. This is to support and grow our capabilities in providing strategic advice and securing planning approvals across a range of sectors, including rail, defence, energy generation and energy and water infrastructure, climate resilience, education, health, housing, employment, mixed-use regeneration and waste focused schemes.You will be responsible for supporting the local regional team reporting to the regional town planning team leader. You will be responsible for developing relationships with colleagues across the business, with a particular focus on developing links within your city region.You will be working alongside the full range of technical disciplines Mott MacDonald offers on some of the largest and most complex infrastructure and development projects in the UK. These will cover multiple sectors including energy, water, transport and the built and natural environment, for clients including Network Rail, Severn Trent, local authorities, Welsh Government, National Highways, Environment Agency, NHS, and energy generating companies.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Leading and working as part of the planning team to deliver a range of planning projects, including working alongside and potentially project managing other disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li><li>Writing and reviewing planning deliverables to a very high standard. This includes high level options appraisals, preparing and reviewing documents for planning applications, Marine Licensing, Environmental Permitting, Energy Consents, TWAOs or DCOs and planning policy preparation and advice.</li><li>Project managing and coordinating the preparation of planning applications.</li><li>Liaising with Local Planning Authorities / Statutory Consultees as necessary to ensure applications are registered and determined within a timely manner.</li><li>Preparing inputs and potentially leading bids for new work.</li><li>Supporting more junior members of staff in their chartership and professional development.</li></ul>Skills and experience<ul><li>Degree and/or Masters in Town Planning.</li><li>Extensive town planning experience across a range of consenting types, including the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Development Consent Order and Transport and Works Act Order processes.</li><li>Chartered Member of the RTPI.</li><li>Experience of preparing and submitting planning applications, drafting reports, feasibility studies, masterplans and regeneration strategies.</li><li>Experience of working with a range of client bodies including both private sector and public sector.</li><li>Previous experience of, and having an active role in the delivery of varied infrastructure, regeneration and environmental projects.</li><li>Experience in overseeing, and/or project managing multidisciplinary projects.</li><li>Experience of supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team.</li><li>Experience of team working to support the delivery of projects.</li><li>Experience of financial accountability for projects and delivery of projects within budget.</li></ul>UK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.Equality, diversity, and inclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.AccessibilityWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.Benefits<ul><li>Health and wellbeing</li><li>Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.</li><li>Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.</li><li>Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.</li><li>A variety of wellbeing support through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.</li><li>Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.</li></ul><ul><li>Financial wellbeing</li><li>We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.</li><li>Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.</li><li>Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.</li><li>Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.</li><li>As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.</li></ul><ul><li>Lifestyle</li><li>A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.</li><li>Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.</li><li>Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.</li></ul><ul><li>Enhanced family and carers leave</li><li>Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.</li><li>Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.</li><li>Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.</li></ul><ul><li>Learning and development</li><li>Primary annual professional institution subscription.</li><li>A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.</li></ul><ul><li>Networks, communities, and social outcomes</li><li>Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.</li></ul>Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?vAeLusD9WE2ae%2fFEQf6%2bz1Wq%2fTg4aGU0b" width="0" height="0" />

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working) £35,000 - £50,000 DOECarrington West are pleased to be working with a dynamic and forward-thinking private planning consultancy based in Swindon, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to their clients across the UK. With a focus on sustainable development and community engagement, they pride themselves on their ability to navigate complex planning issues and deliver successful outcomes.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Town Planner to join their team. As a key member of their consultancy, you will lead on a diverse range of projects, providing expert advice and guidance to clients while ensuring compliance with planning regulations and policies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on stimulating projects and contribute to the continued success of our consultancy. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead and manage planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.</li><li>Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.</li><li>Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and other planning documents.</li><li>Conduct site appraisals, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments.</li><li>Liaise with local authorities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to negotiate planning permissions and agreements.</li><li>Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.</li><li>Keep abreast of changes in planning legislation and policy, ensuring compliance and best practice.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) is essential.</li><li>Proven experience working within a private planning consultancy or similar environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach.</li><li>Full driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.</li></ul> Benefits: <ul><li>Competitive salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Hybrid working model, offering flexibility between remote and office-based work.</li><li>Company pension scheme, ensuring financial security for the future.</li><li>Performance-based bonus scheme, rewarding excellence and achievement.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and ambitious team.</li></ul>We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?tmjKrTVbLoqaqdEy8jOs7jVJM3GdWUawr" width="0" height="0" />

Capita

We're looking for a skilled and experienced Principal Planning Consultant to join our market-leading Planning Resilience team at Capita. As the Principal Planner, you'll lead on major planning applications, provide expert advice, and help drive service improvements for our Local Authority clients. With access to a wide range of projects and a supportive team of over 200 planning professionals, this is a chance to make a real impact-on your career and the communities we serve. This is role is open to applicants across the UK and Northern Ireland. Job title: Principal Planning Consultant Job Description: What you'll be doing Process major planning applications in a timely manner, producing robust reports and recommendations to achieve desired and deliverable outcomes. Undertake pre application discussions on major proposals, some under Planning Performance Agreements Prepare and present evidence on appeals for external clients. Contribute to the delivery and improvement of business management systems, procedures and processes. Provide support and guidance to peers and more junior staff and ensure contemporary planning issues and legislation are cascaded and understood. Support the growth of the team by making a positive contribution to business development, securing repeat work and applying a commercial lens to all work undertaken. Provide consistently high quality professional advice on planning matters to clients, members of the public, councillors and others as necessary. Negotiate with applicants and a wide range of stakeholders in order to obtain high quality outcomes within given time constraints set out in our contractual arrangements with clients. Provide concise, accurate, justified and timely reports and recommendations on major planning applications and pre application discussions applying current legislation and policy changes as appropriate. Keep up to date with current and emerging policy development at a local, regional and national level so that clients are in a strong position to benefit from existing policies and potential changes. Be involved in service improvements and our business operations to ensure resilience competitive edge, efficiency and effectiveness going forward. What we're looking for Essential: Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including proven expertise as an expert witness at Planning Inquiries. Demonstrable experience working as a Principal Planning Officer or Consultant in the public sector is essential; experience across both public and private sectors would be advantageous. Proven ability to lead on Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) A high level of knowledge, understanding and application of current and emerging planning legislation. Full, clean UK Driving License with the willingness to travel to meet our client requirements Starting salary: £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice A discretionary annual bonus / car allowance or company car - if applicable Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform About Capita Local Public Service Capita Public deliver services and solutions that keep the UK government including local councils running and improving services to the public. Capita Local Public Services (LPS) is a £170m business with 3,000 staff working in a matrix operating model to deliver services to over 50 clients, encompassing both Local Government and Community Health (NHS) Capita has a long and rich history working with Local Government and the NHS and both markets are central to our growth strategy for the next 5 years. Unlock Your Potential with Capita At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You are part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth - offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career. Join us and discover a career with purpose. Customer first, always Fearless innovation Achieve together Everyone is valued What we hope you'll do next: Choose 'Apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or call and we'll get back to you to discuss.For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - Location: Home-Based - GBR,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Stały Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes - for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business - in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people's lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HuNA3DPAJ8vGFJOBMgjQLSMYtq%2fUJuCkm" width="0" height="0" />

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