Town Planner / Planning Consultant - Central London Consultancy (Private Practice)
Are you a motivated and commercially-minded Town Planner looking to take your planning career to the next level? Our client is a well-established and respected town planning consultancy based in Central London, offering tailored planning advice and support across a wide range of project types and scales. With a reputation for trusted technical expertise and outstanding client service, they work on complex residential, mixed-use, commercial and regeneration schemes across London and the wider South East.
The Opportunity
We are partnering with this London practice to recruit a Town Planner / Planning Consultant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity if you thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and want exposure to engaging planning work right across the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support planning strategy, appraisals and submissions for a varied portfolio of projects.
Prepare and draft planning statements, policy reviews, and technical reports.
Liaise with local planning authorities, clients and design teams.
Manage planning applications and negotiations, including responding to consultee queries.
Provide practical, commercially aware advice underpinned by up-to-date policy and guidance.
About You
Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related built environment discipline.
Experience in a consultancy environment is desirable - local authority experience will also be considered.
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
RTPI membership or eligibility to work towards accreditation is a plus.
Self-starter with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work closely with senior planners on technically-challenging projects.
Central London office location with excellent access to transport hubs.
Supportive team culture and professional development opportunities.
If you are a skilled planner looking to progress your career in a market-leading consultancy environment, we want to hear from you