Vivid Resourcing
Senior Town Planner
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About the role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing planning team in Suffolk.
This is an exciting opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work across a varied portfolio of projects spanning residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy.
You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own projects, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play a key role in delivering high-quality planning solutions across a diverse range of schemes.
With a streamlined progression scheme, this role is ideal for someone who is ambitious, commercially minded, and keen to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking planning environment.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects from inception through to delivery.
- Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.
- Providing high-quality planning advice to clients and project teams.
- Working across residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
- Undertaking planning research and assessing development proposals against relevant planning policy.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting the preparation of planning strategies for complex projects.
- Monitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning process.
- Attending meetings, site visits, and stakeholder consultations.
- Managing project deadlines, budgets, and client expectations.
- Supporting junior members of the planning team and contributing to their development.
- Keeping up to date with changes in planning policy, legislation, and industry best practice.
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About you
We’re looking for a Senior Town Planner with strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in delivering successful development projects. You’ll ideally have:
- Relevant experience within town planning, either consultancy or a client-side environment.
- Experience managing planning applications and projects independently.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy.
- Experience across one or more of the following sectors: residential, infrastructure, renewable energy, or strategic land.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- The confidence to build relationships with clients, authorities, and wider project teams.
- A proactive approach and the ambition to progress within your career.
- MRTPI or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
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What’s on offer
- £38,000–£45,000 competitive salary, depending on experience.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Potential car allowance, depending on experience and role requirements.
- A streamlined career progression scheme with clear opportunities to advance.
- Exposure to a genuinely diverse range of projects.
- Support for professional development and continued career growth.
- A collaborative team environment where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership and make an impact.
Why this opportunity?
Rather than being limited to one project type, this role offers the opportunity to build experience across residential, infrastructure, and renewable energy, giving you a broad platform to develop your planning career.
If you’re a Senior Town Planner looking for greater responsibility, varied projects, and a clear route for progression, this could be an excellent next step.
Interested?
Apply now for a confidential conversation about the role and the wider opportunities available within the team.
Location: Suffolk | £38,000–£45,000 | Hybrid | Senior Town Planner
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