Assistant Town Planner - Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £28,000-£35,000 + benefits
A respected and fast-growing planning consultancy (name withheld for confidentiality) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join its successful Chelmsford team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career planner - whether you're a recent graduate, part-way through your APC, or already working at Assistant level - to develop your skills within a supportive, high-performing environment.
The Role
As Assistant Town Planner, you will:
Support senior colleagues on a wide range of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations
Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis
Progress your professional development toward chartership (RTPI support provided)
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Ideally educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline
Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills
Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers
Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team
Why This Role?
Join a consultancy known for its friendly culture and high-quality work
Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
Benefit from close mentorship and structured RTPI support
Enjoy strong progression opportunities as the team continues to grow
If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to join a supportive consultancy where you can truly develop, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch