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Posted 15 days ago
Senior Town Planner
Company: WEA Planning
Salary: Competitive
Location: Archway (N19), London

Are you looking to join a small, agile team instead of getting lost in the administrative loops of a massive corporate firm? WEA Planning is an independent, fast-growing consultancy based in Archway, North London, where we value an honest, hard-working, and friendly environment. 

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Posted 1 days ago
Strategic Planning Manager
Salary: £52,413 to £56,475
Location: Great Yarmouth, East Anglia

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence urban regeneration and coastal developments in the Borough of Great Yarmouth. Located on the east coast of Norfolk, the Borough benefits from over 15 miles of coastline, a strong visitor economy, a growing offshore energy and port logistics sector, and the distinctive seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea.



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Salary: £51,356 - £52,413
Location: Workington, Cumbria, North West

Cumberland Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Leader to help deliver a high‑quality planning service that supports regeneration, housing growth, environmental quality, and economic prosperity.

 

Posted 20 days ago
Planner
Salary: £46,957 - £49,366
Location: Paisley, Scotland

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced planner to contribute to the Council’s high quality planning service provision and be involved in a varied and interesting workload.

Salary: £42,839 - £46,142
Location: Dudley, Midlands

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who has excellent negotiation and communication skills, as well as a flair for problem solving.  You should be a RTPI accredited professional or have sufficient post qualification experience to be eligible for chartered membership of the RTPI, as well as having experience working within a planning policy environment.   You should also have a full UK driving licence, please state this in your application.

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74 Planning jobs in your region
Posted 0 days ago
Assistant Planner
Company: Quod
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Location: Leeds, North East

Quod is a highly regarded, independent consultancy offering a range of planning and development related services. We strive for technical excellence in everything we do and promote a flexible and collaborative environment. We pride ourselves on getting the best outcomes for our clients and have a pragmatic, proportionate approach.

Posted 1 days ago
Strategic Planning Manager
Salary: £52,413 to £56,475
Location: Great Yarmouth, East Anglia

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence urban regeneration and coastal developments in the Borough of Great Yarmouth. Located on the east coast of Norfolk, the Borough benefits from over 15 miles of coastline, a strong visitor economy, a growing offshore energy and port logistics sector, and the distinctive seaside towns of Great Yarmouth and Gorleston-on-Sea.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Excellent Competitive Package
Location: Camberley/Blackwater, South Central

A leading UK planning consultancy is seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Town Planning Director to spearhead its newly launched South office in Camberley. This is a rare opportunity to shape and grow a regional hub with full autonomy, backed by an established national brand and a high-quality client base.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Location: London, London

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join a highly reputable firm. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the firm's portfolio by bringing in substantial new business opportunities.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive
Location: Reading, South Central

Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking planning consultancy dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable planning solutions. Our team of experts works on a variety of exciting projects across the UK, providing strategic planning advice to a diverse range of clients.

Salary: £40,302- £44,936
Location: Bexhill-on-Sea, South East

Are you a visionary planner ready to make a lasting impact? We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Principal Planning Officer to champion high profile developments and drive strategic growth.

Posted 5 days ago
Planning Officer
Salary: £48,249 - £52,184 per year
Location: Falkirk, Scotland

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious Chartered Planner to join our Development Management Team to deal with a wide range of planning case work.

Posted 6 days ago
Development Services Manager
Salary: £54,495 - £58,970
Location: Usk, Wales

Monmouthshire County Council is looking for an ambitious and motivated planning professional to lead our Development Management Service. This is a key strategic role within the Planning Service, overseeing a broad portfolio including Applications, Heritage, Enforcement and Business Support.

Salary: Highly Competitive
Location: Gravesend, London

We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.

Salary: £37,280 - £39,152
Location: Trowbridge, South West

We are committed to balancing the delivery of new housing and economic growth, as well as promoting good urban design principles and protecting the county's significantly important natural and historic assets.

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