Location
Chelmsford
Industry sector
Building, Construction
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
06/03/2026
Closing date
27/03/2026
Senior Town Planner
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and growing planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its team based in Chelmsford.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner to take on a key role within a dynamic and commercially focused consultancy delivering planning advice across a broad range of development sectors. The practice works on projects including residential, mixed-use, commercial and strategic land developments, providing planning strategy and guidance from early-stage site promotion through to planning permission.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative team environment with the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play an important role in managing projects and providing planning advice to a diverse client base.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and planning appeals
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Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a variety of development projects
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Managing projects from initial feasibility through to determination
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Undertaking site appraisals, planning research and policy analysis
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Liaising with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders
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Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
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Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to project delivery
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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4+ years' experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment
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A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
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RTPI membership or working towards MRTPI
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Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
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Experience managing planning applications and client relationships
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organisational and project management abilities
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary commensurate with experience
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Performance-related bonus and benefits package
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Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality planning advice across the South East.
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch.