Town Planner
Cityscape
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Watford
Salary:
£45,000
-
£55,500
per year
Contract type: Full time
Watford
Up to £45k plus car allowance and bonus
Hybrid working (2 days from home)
About the company:
Our client have been established as a housebuilder for over 60 years and currently have regional office bases throughout the UK. They are recognised as the highest quality major national housebuilder, having been awarded an exclusive ‘5 Star Housebuilder Award’ by the Homebuilders Federation. Projects to date range vastly in terms of specification and construction technique dependant on the location of the regional office. Major projects include multi-unit RC frame structures in Central London as well as town and village regeneration and low rise traditional build housing.
About the opportunity:
As a Town Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in the land acquisition and planning process, working closely with our land, design, and technical teams. You’ll be responsible for driving forward planning applications, managing external consultants, and ensuring our developments meet both policy and community expectations.
Key Responsibilities
The salary will be dependent on the level of exposure to the residential industry. The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary in the region of up to £45k DOE. In addition to the basic salary there will be further company benefits including car allowance, bonus, private medical cover and enhanced pension.
Requirements:
Up to £45k plus car allowance and bonus
Hybrid working (2 days from home)
About the company:
Our client have been established as a housebuilder for over 60 years and currently have regional office bases throughout the UK. They are recognised as the highest quality major national housebuilder, having been awarded an exclusive ‘5 Star Housebuilder Award’ by the Homebuilders Federation. Projects to date range vastly in terms of specification and construction technique dependant on the location of the regional office. Major projects include multi-unit RC frame structures in Central London as well as town and village regeneration and low rise traditional build housing.
About the opportunity:
As a Town Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in the land acquisition and planning process, working closely with our land, design, and technical teams. You’ll be responsible for driving forward planning applications, managing external consultants, and ensuring our developments meet both policy and community expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the preparation, submission, and negotiation of planning applications for residential schemes
- Manage planning appeals, discharge of conditions, and Section 106 agreements
- Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the planning process
- Provide strategic planning advice to support land acquisition and site promotion
- Monitor changes in planning policy and advise on implications for current/future projects
- Contribute to the preparation of design & access statements, planning statements, and public consultation materials
The salary will be dependent on the level of exposure to the residential industry. The company offers excellent opportunities and offers a basic salary in the region of up to £45k DOE. In addition to the basic salary there will be further company benefits including car allowance, bonus, private medical cover and enhanced pension.
Requirements:
- RTPI-accredited degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or related field
- MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
- Proven experience within residential planning—ideally with a developer or consultancy background
- Strong working knowledge of UK planning system and local government processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware
- Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion
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