Town Planner – Cardiff
£Competitive + benefits | Hybrid working
An established and highly regarded independent planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its team in Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit consultancy with a strong reputation across Wales and the wider UK. The business is known for delivering commercially focused, tactically astute planning advice, supporting clients across a wide variety of development projects – from small-scale schemes through to complex, multi-disciplinary developments.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering a broad range of planning projects, working closely with senior team members and clients.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
2. Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility studies, and policy research
3. Drafting planning statements, reports, and supporting documents
4. Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary consultant teams
5. Supporting the coordination of projects from early-stage advice through to determination
You’ll gain exposure to a diverse workload including residential, commercial, heritage, and regeneration schemes, often working as part of wider consultant teams on complex projects.
About You
6. RTPI accredited degree (or working towards chartership)
7. Experience in a consultancy or local authority environment (ideal but not essential)
8. Strong knowledge of UK (ideally Welsh) planning policy and systems
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
10. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
11. Ability to manage workloads and contribute to multiple projects
Why Apply?
12. Join a respected, independent consultancy with a strong pipeline of work
13. Work within a supportive, personable team known for its collaborative culture
14. Gain exposure to projects of all scales across multiple sectors
15. Benefit from hands-on experience and clear career progression
16. Be part of a business that prides itself on client care, responsiveness, and delivering successful outcomes