Job Title: Senior Planner
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Shrewsbury
Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (with one-hour lunch break)
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid working supported where appropriate
Are you a skilled and ambitious planning professional looking for your next challenge? My client, a leading planning consultancy, is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Applications Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of planning and appeal casework, with a company that values expertise, collaboration, and professional development.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will assist the Directors, Associate Directors, and Senior Staff in managing a variety of planning and appeal cases. Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing potential new client files
Conducting research on planning history and policies
Undertaking site visits
Preparing fee quotations and managing applications
Drafting statements and supporting documentation for planning applications, certificates of lawfulness, and appeals
Overseeing the preparation of documentation by junior team members and external consultants
Negotiating with Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) and consultees
Keeping clients informed throughout the process
Supervising technical staff and supporting trainee planners
Managing and submitting appeals, including drafting statements and representing clients
What The Company is L...