Town Planner – Go Construct
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What does a town planner do?
As a town planner, you will manage the development of new areas in cities, towns and the countryside. You will review existing areas, assist in gaining planning permission for developments, and ensure that developments are assessed for environmental and economic impacts.
* Develop planning policy at a national, regional or local level, taking into account transport, the local economy, jobs, green infrastructure, renewable energy, climate change and the historic environment
* Review and monitor existing planning policy documents
* Assist with the preparation and implementation of transport policies and strategies to create an efficient transport network, possibly including cycle routes, rail, road routes or runways
* Help ensure that areas are attractive, safe and pleasant to live, work in and visit
* Work to energise places that have become run‑down
* Balance the needs of a growing population with environmental impacts
* Conduct appropriate research to inform planning applications
* Help draft and review planning applications
* Assist with consultations and negotiations with consultants and developers
* Enforce planning controls for developments
* Prepare policy or guidance documents on managing historic environments, or refurbishing or re‑using listed buildings
* Assist with the provision of services to clients and contribute to projects
* Produce planning submissions, appeals, design and access statements and other documents
* Manage a client portfolio
* Develop business relationships
* Run public consultations
How to become a town planner
Typically a degree is required, either earned at university or while working in an entry‑level role such as a planning technician. Alternative routes include:
* Completing a college course, a degree‑level apprenticeship, or applying directly to an employer with relevant experience
* Obtaining a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site
Education pathways
Undergraduate or postgraduate degrees accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) are preferred. For those with an unrelated undergraduate degree, a postgraduate qualification in planning can be pursued.
* Equivalent entry requirements explained
* Find a university course
* Funding advice
Training and apprenticeships
* Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a T Level in Design Surveying and Planning
* Apprenticeship with a Local Authority or town council (open to anyone over 16; full employment; 30 hours a week split between on‑job experience and training)
* Guide to apprenticeships
Work experience
Work experience is essential. It can be gained through school projects, part‑time roles on weekends or holidays, or by working for a company or relative in town planning.
* Find out more about work experience
Key skills
* Good communication skills
* Ability to develop business relationships
* Creative thinking and great attention to detail
* Analytical skills
* Geography and mathematics knowledge
* An interest in improving peoples’ environments
Qualifications
* Level 3 NVQ in Town Planning Technical Support
* Level 7 Chartered Town Planner (Degree)
* HNC/HND in Town Planning
* MSc in City Planning / Urban and Regional Planning / Urban Design / Spatial Planning and Urban Design
* BSc in Town Planning / Urban Regional Planning
* BSc Human Geography and Planning
* BSc Urban Planning and Development
* MSc Spatial Planning and Development
Salary
* Newly trained town planners can start at £20,000
* Trained town planners with experience can earn up to £51,000*
* Salary depends on location, employer, level of responsibility, overtime, and completion of an industry‑recognised training route
* Salaries sourced from multiple industry data sets
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