Job Description
Town Planner | Planning Consultancy | Flexible UK Location
The Opportunity
An established and highly respected planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team. Known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the UK, the practice works at the forefront of planning, development strategy and placemaking.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who wants to work on meaningful projects that shape places, influence policy and contribute to sustainable development.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as strategic land, residential, mixed-use, employment and urban regeneration. You will work closely with senior planners, urban designers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver planning strategies and secure planning permissions.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation
* Producing planning appraisals, strategy reports and representations
* Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams
* Supporting the promotion of sites through the Local Plan process
* Monitoring planning policy and advising clients on planning strategy
* Contributing to project delivery across a range of development schemes
About You
The successful candidate is likely to have:
* A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Progress toward or interest in working toward MRTPI status
* Experience in either consultancy or local authority planning (ideal but not essential)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* The ability to manage tasks across multiple projects
* A genuine interest in shaping sustainable and successful places
Why Apply?
* Work on nationally significant and locally impactful projects
* Join a collaborative and supportive planning team
* Exposure to strategic planning and policy work
* Clear professional development and mentoring support
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible and hybrid working options
Next Steps
If you're a motivated planner looking to develop your career within a highly regarded planning environment, this could be an excellent next move.
For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the opportunity, please get in touch.