Senior Planner - Tunbridge Wells

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Tunbridge Wells office Role Type: Permanent, full-time role (9am-5:30pm) Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum, depending on experience Job Overview: A Senior Planner is needed to provide professional planning advice to external clients and multidisciplinary teams. This role involves preparing and managing a variety of planning applications while carrying a personal caseload with guidance from the team leader. The projects range from major residential and commercial developments to smaller rural schemes. About the Firm: This company is a top regional property consultancy known for its expertise in estate and letting agency, chartered surveying, and town planning. With a progressive and independent approach rooted in traditional values, they deliver personalized services through dedicated Partner-led teams across four strategically located offices in Kent and Sussex. Salary and Benefits: - Location: Tunbridge Wells office - Permanent, full-time role - Competitive salary: £(phone number removed) per annum, depending on experience - 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days) - Discretionary bonus - Workplace pension - Mileage allowance - Life insurance Qualifications and Skills: - Degree in a relevant planning or related discipline (RTPI accredited) - Chartered membership of RTPI is desirable; eligibility for membership will be considered - Experience in development planning or management, ideally in public or private sectors - Strong technical ability with a solid understanding of current planning issues - Excellent written, verbal, numerical, and organizational skills - Good team collaboration skills - Commitment to delivering projects with attention to detail - Commercial focus Key Responsibilities: - Work with the planning team to deliver a range of Planning and Development projects - Produce and review high-quality planning reports, including development appraisals and planning statements - Manage and negotiate planning submissions while collaborating with other disciplines - Provide planning support across the business - Handle client accounts with a strong focus on client care - Assist in preparing fee proposals and tenders - Build relationships to identify new work opportunities for the planning team - Think creatively and logically to develop effective planning strategies - Monitor project finances, control documents, and report on progress - Attend events and meetings as required, including occasional out-of-hours commitments Additional Requirements: - Must have the permanent right to work in the U.K. - Full driving license and access to a vehicle Interested? If you are passionate about Town Planning, we want to hear from you! The Managing Director is eager to meet suitable candidates, so please contact Sofia Conte on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed) to discuss the role in more detail