Job Description
Senior/Principal Town Planner (National Opportunities)
CarneySweeney
CarneySweeney is an independent town planning consultancy providing dynamic planning advice and securing deliverable consents across England and Wales. What an exciting time to join us on our journey. The CarneySweeney Team has just completed its fifth year and in that time have been recognised nationally; we have won a National Planning Award for excellence in infrastructure planning; in 2024 we were twice put forward for Planning Consultancy of the Year (RTPI and Planning Resource, respectively); and, also identified nationally as the No.1 employer of chartered female planners having been 2nd the year before.
More importantly, people can trust their careers to our Leadership Team. We have four offices and are growing across England and Wales in a manner that takes full advantage of a balanced hybrid work approach. We believe in supporting young planners, we are an Event Sponsor for the Young Planners Conference and have an apprentice scheme that we are looking to expand so that we can help develop the country’s future planning leaders. We are already 25th largest planning consultancy in the Country after only 4 years; the future looks bright as we were named again as one of the fastest growing planning consultancies in the country in the Planning Resource Consultancy Survey 2024.
About You
Experience: Significant experience in planning, with a track record in development management, strategic planning and local plans.
Education: A degree in Town Planning or a related field. Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or (RICS) is required.
Skills: Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to think strategically and innovate.
Please feel free to email questions and queries in advance of applying. We very much look forward to meeting the next planning leaders. Plus, please let us know if you require any adjustments during any interview process, we can then make reasonable changes to support you in performing to the best of your ability.
Interested in Exeter please email Robin Upton or Simon Coles ;
Interested in Cardiff please email Peter Waldren or Rob Mitchell ;
Interested in London please email Paula Carney or Katie Russell-Smith ; and,
Interested in Birmingham please email Gerald Sweeney ; or Kam Saini