Senior Town Planner

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career with a respected and growing Planning & Design consultancy in Nottingham? As a specialist recruitment consultant in the built environment sector, I am pleased to be representing a highly regarded, design-led planning consultancy seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their dynamic Nottingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and proactive planner to play a key role in delivering high-quality planning services across a diverse project portfolio. The Opportunity This position offers the chance to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside planners, urban designers and architects. You will take ownership of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration schemes, supporting clients through the full planning process. The successful candidate will benefit from genuine progression opportunities, exposure to high-profile projects, and a supportive leadership team that values initiative and professional growth. Key Responsibilities Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals Preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications and supporting documentation Leading on site appraisals, feasibility studies and planning strategy advice Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and external consultants Attending client meetings and representing clients at committee where required Mentoring junior team members and supporting their professional development Monitoring changes in planning policy and legislation Candidate Requirements MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership) Minimum 4+ years' experience within private consultancy or local authority Strong working knowledge of UK planning policy and development management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Commercial awareness and client-facing experience Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively Full UK driving licence What's On Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience Clear progression pathway to Associate level Hybrid working arrangement If you are interested in this role then please apply to this role and I'll be in touch