Town Planner
Location: Barnsley
Salary: Competitive
Hybrid Working
Are you ready to shape the future? Join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in Barnsley as a Town Planner and contribute to impactful projects across sectors such as energy, residential, commercial, mixed-use, minerals, infrastructure, and utilities.
About the Role:
As a key team member, you'll work closely with ecologists, hydrologists, and other planning professionals to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions for a variety of projects. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating complex regulations and crafting visionary plans that have a real impact on communities and landscapes.
What's on Offer:
* Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely alongside time in our vibrant Warrington office.
* Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with experts in ecology, hydrology, and planning while gaining valuable insights across disciplines.
* Diverse Projects: Take the lead on and contribute to projects spanning energy, residential, commercial, mixed-use, minerals, and infrastructure sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and assessments.
* Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth project execution.
* Provide strategic advice on planning policy and legislation.
* Contribute to business development and maintain strong client relationships.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualifications: A degree in Town Planning (or a related field) and membership (or eligibility for membership) with the RTPI.
* Experience: Proven experience in planning consultancy or a similar role, with experience in one or more of our core project sectors.
* Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and project management abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
* Passion: A commitment to sustainability and the drive to deliver innovative, impactful solutions.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Professional development opportunities and support for RTPI membership.
* A supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
* Opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference in communities.
Important Information:
Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is essential. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered. The salary is negotiable and can be discussed further in an interview or upon application.
This is a unique opportunity, and the role will move quickly—please don’t hesitate to apply as soon as possible. By submitting your CV, you acknowledge that you are happy for us to put you forward for this role. If you would like to see a full job description or have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
To apply, please send your CV and call Josh Boyes at 0161 470 5506.
If you're a Town Planner interested in other job opportunities, feel free to apply, and we can consider you for other positions.