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Head of Planning
Salary: £74,287
Location: Hull, North East

Two opportunities are being recruited to within Hull City Council as it positions itself to accelerate the production of its New Local Plan and deliver the commitments within the Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Plan and City Centre Vision. Hull is a city going places and is recognised by National Geographic as a top 10 city to visit globally.

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Posted 0 days ago
Head of Planning
Salary: £74,287
Location: Hull, North East

Two opportunities are being recruited to within Hull City Council as it positions itself to accelerate the production of its New Local Plan and deliver the commitments within the Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Plan and City Centre Vision. Hull is a city going places and is recognised by National Geographic as a top 10 city to visit globally.



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Company: Lichfields
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus
Location: Birmingham, Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner or Senior Planner to join our Birmingham office, for candidates with at least two years’ post-graduate experience in consultancy or local government, and who are working towards or have achieved MRTPI. 

Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £37,111 to £45,378
Location: Wales (remote / any location), Wales

Working with internal and external stakeholders, to shape policy on planning system procedures, particularly development management and other casework and also legislation preparation. 

Salary: £57,703 - £64,918
Location: Peterfield, South Central

Are you a talented and experienced Town Planner ready for your next challenge of leading a team? Join East Hampshire District Council at an exciting time of change and opportunity where your work will genuinely shape the future of our communities. 

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Posted 0 days ago
Head of Planning
Salary: £74,287
Location: Hull, North East

Two opportunities are being recruited to within Hull City Council as it positions itself to accelerate the production of its New Local Plan and deliver the commitments within the Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Plan and City Centre Vision. Hull is a city going places and is recognised by National Geographic as a top 10 city to visit globally.

Posted 0 days ago
Planning Development Manager
Salary: £57,511
Location: Hull, North East

Two opportunities are being recruited to within Hull City Council as it positions itself to accelerate the production of its New Local Plan and deliver the commitments within the Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Plan and City Centre Vision. Hull is a city going places and is recognised by National Geographic as a top 10 city to visit globally.

Posted 0 days ago
Associate Director
Company: Boyer Planning
Salary: Competitive
Location: London, London

As part of the London Planning team you will contribute and lead on the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management planning, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.

Posted 2 days ago
Associate Town Planner
Salary: Competitive
Location: Gatwick, Crawley, South East

The ideal candidate will want to join a fast paced and fun team working on a wide variety of projects ranging from residential, education, strategic and commercial projects across the south of England

Company: Sefton Council
Salary: £47,181 - £50,269
Location: Liverpool, North West

This role requires someone who has excellent negotiating skills, can express themselves confidently and professionally, can anticipate needs and an organised approach to managing different priorities.

Posted 5 days ago
Associate Planner
Company: Savills
Salary: Competitive & Benefits
Location: Birmingham, Midlands

We are looking for a dynamic MRICS/MRTPI qualified Associate Planner to join the Birmingham Planning Team and wider Savills Birmingham Office – to help deliver, a wide range of exciting and high profile projects.

Posted 6 days ago
Town Planner
Company: WSP
Salary: Competitive
Location: Greater Manchester, North West

The Major Projects Planning and Development Team within Planning Consultancy specialises in providing commercial planning and development advice to a wide-range of private and public sector clients, supporting the delivery of major projects in the social infrastructure sector. We are current working on landmark projects nationally (and occasionally internationally) within the healthcare, life science, education, defence and housing sectors. We are proud to be involved in many of the highest profile projects in these sectors nationally, including very large projects in Central London, Cambridge, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. 

Posted 7 days ago
Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £30,463 to £46,952
Location: Bromley, London

We are London’s largest borough, made up of areas with distinct urban and suburban character, and large areas of Green Belt and open countryside. Our historic environment is a key asset, including 47 conservation areas and over 400 listed buildings. Bromley also plays an important role in the regional economy, particularly the Strategic Industrial Land in the Cray Valley; and Bromley Town Centre, the borough’s most significant retail and leisure location.

Posted 7 days ago
Senior Planner
Company: Turley
Salary: Competitive
Location: Cambridge, East Anglia

Join our team as a Senior Planner and work on stretching and prestigious projects. Our presence in the East and South East of England is established and growing.

Posted 7 days ago
Associate Planner
Salary: Competitive
Location: Greater Manchester, North West

Working alongside an established NW team and a highly regarded team of planning professionals, you’ll advise an enviable mix of clients across both the public and private sectors. This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to influence some of the North West’s most significant regeneration and development projects.

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