Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ipswich Suffolk
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Town Planner
Ipswich, Suffolk
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Career Progression
Our client is a well-established and highly respected property and building consultancy operating across East Anglia. Due to continued growth within their Planning team, they are seeking a Town Planner (ideally Chartered) to join their Ipswich office.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a multidisciplinary practice offering planning, architecture, surveying and development consultancy services across a broad range of residential, commercial, agricultural and mixed-use projects. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and securing successful planning outcomes throughout the region.
The Role
Working as part of an experienced consultancy team, you will provide planning advice and project management support across a varied portfolio of developments. The role offers exposure to planning applications, appeals, site promotions, local plan representations and wider strategic planning projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing planning applications from inception through to determination
Preparing planning statements, supporting documentation and development appraisals
Providing strategic planning advice to private and commercial clients
Liaising with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders
Supporting planning appeals and enforcement matters
Assisting with land promotion and Local Plan representation work
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Contributing to business development and team growth initiatives
About You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
MRTPI status (or be working towards chartership with significant relevant experience)
Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or multidisciplinary property environment
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework
Excellent report-writing and communication skills
Experience managing client relationships and multiple projects simultaneously
A proactive and commercially aware approach
Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across East Anglia
Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Clear career progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and CPD support
Flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive benefits packageThis position would suit an ambitious Chartered Town Planner looking to develop their career within a growing consultancy that combines strong regional presence, technical expertise and an excellent reputation for delivering successful planning outcomes.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact us today