Senior Town Planner - Cheltenham
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Consultant Contact: Katy Thorne, Town Planning Recruitment Specialist

Are you a driven and experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? I''m working with a well-established and forward-thinking planning consultancy in Cheltenham that''s looking to welcome a Senior Town Planner to their dynamic and growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, mixed-use, and strategic land schemes. The team has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially-minded planning advice across the South West and beyond. As a Senior Planner, you''ll play a key role in managing client relationships, leading projects, and mentoring junior staff.

• Competitive salary in line with experience (up to -55k)

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Ongoing CPD and structured progression opportunities

• Supportive and sociable office culture

• Manage a range of planning applications and appeals

• Provide expert planning advice to a varied client base

• Lead on pre-application and planning strategy work

• Prepare and submit planning documentation and written representations

• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders

• Support Directors on strategic land and major developments

• MRTPI qualified (or working toward it with significant experience)

• Proven track record of managing planning applications across sectors

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage clients and projects independently

• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail

Whether you''re stepping into a Senior Planner role for the first time or already operating at that level and looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a supportive and ambitious consultancy.

Ready to take the next step?
If you''re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Send your CV to (url removed) and call me on (phone number removed)