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Salary: £51,224 - £54,605
Location: Northampton, Midlands

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Planning Policy Officer to join our dynamic Planning Policy Team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering the team’s objectives and enhancing the quality of planning services across the district. 

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Salary: £51,224 - £54,605
Location: Northampton, Midlands

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Planning Policy Officer to join our dynamic Planning Policy Team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering the team’s objectives and enhancing the quality of planning services across the district. 



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Posted 123 days ago
Junior Town Planner
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Lutterworth, Midlands

BuildUp is a company that represents the new breed of Property Development in the UK. BuildUp is one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK and combines two powerful things when it comes to Development; education and partnerships. 

Posted 15 days ago
Senior Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152
Location: Hull , North East

Are you an experienced planning professional looking to help shape the future of Hull? We are seeking a motivated Senior Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Service and play a key role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the new Hull Local Plan.

Posted 33 days ago
Strategic Planning Manager
Salary: £52,413 to £56,475 (+potential £10K supplement)
Location: Great Yarmouth, East of England

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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78 Planning jobs in your region
Salary: £51,224 - £54,605
Location: Northampton, Midlands

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Planning Policy Officer to join our dynamic Planning Policy Team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering the team’s objectives and enhancing the quality of planning services across the district. 

Posted 2 days ago
Senior Planner (RTPI)
Company: Carter Jonas
Salary: Competitive + Extras
Location: Chapel Place, London

We are seeking an experienced RTPI or RICS (P&D) Senior Planner to join our growing London team. As a Senior Planner you will work closely with our Partners and will be responsible for managing a variety of planning matters, enhancing existing client relationships and progressing planning applications. 

Salary: £59,505 - £62,559
Location: High Wycombe, South Central

Our Major Development Management team is driving an exciting range of major development proposals, from the ambitious regeneration of our key towns, new settlements and strategic urban extensions to employment, data centre and energy schemes.

Salary: £67,493 - £70,954
Location: High Wycombe, South Central

If you're an experienced planning professional with a passion for leadership and delivering outstanding planning outcomes, join our established and ambitious Major Development Management team and help shape the future of Buckinghamshire.

Posted 4 days ago
Planning Enforcement Officer
Salary: £36,581 - £41,177
Location: Liverpool , North West

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place.

Salary: £48,226 to £51,356 + car extra
Location: Accrington, North West

Hyndburn Borough Council is a great place to work. Over recent years we’ve established an impressive reputation as a Council with a strong sense of direction and an enviable record for improving services and getting things done. We now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team.

Posted 10 days ago
Associate Director
Company: Savills
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Location: Margaret Street, London

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MRTPI-qualified Planner to join Savills' market-leading London Planning Team as an Associate Director. Working across a high-profile portfolio of commercial, infrastructure, industrial and logistics projects, you will play a key role in delivering planning strategies and securing outcomes for some of the UK's most recognised organisations.

Posted 15 days ago
Senior Planning Policy Officer
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152
Location: Hull , North East

Are you an experienced planning professional looking to help shape the future of Hull? We are seeking a motivated Senior Planning Policy Officer to join our Planning Service and play a key role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the new Hull Local Plan.

Salary: £40,215 to £49,269
Location: Ashford, South East

This career-graded role offers the chance to broaden your conservation and heritage planning experience across a wide-ranging portfolio of projects involving historic buildings, conservation areas, and heritage assets.

Salary: £52,033 - £56,858
Location: Maidstone, South East

Maidstone Borough Council is a progressive and pro-active local authority with strong ambitions for Kent’s County Town and surrounding countryside. This is an exciting opportunity for a planner wishing to grow their strategic planning experience.

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