Job Description
Town Planner
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
An established, design-led architectural practice is seeking a Town Planner to join its close-knit team in Tunbridge Wells.
This RIBA-chartered consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential and heritage-led projects, with a focus on traditional architecture, sustainability, and sensitive design within the Kent and Sussex region.
Working across projects including new homes, extensions, listed buildings, and rural developments, the team provides a collaborative, hands-on environment with real involvement across the full project lifecycle.
The Role
You will support and lead on a range of planning projects, working closely with architects, clients, and local authorities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
* Advising on planning policy, constraints, and site development potential
* Supporting design teams to ensure proposals align with local and national policy
* Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
* Producing planning statements, heritage statements, and supporting documentation
* Assisting with site appraisals and feasibility studies
You will gain exposure to a wide variety of residential and small-scale commercial schemes, often in sensitive or constrained planning contexts.
About You
* Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Working towards or recently achieved MRTPI (or equivalent)
* Experience in a consultancy or architectural practice preferred
* Good understanding of the UK planning system (ideally within the South East)
* Strong report writing and communication skills
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
Why Apply?
* Join a respected, design-focused practice with a strong regional reputation
* Work on bespoke, high-quality projects rather than volume-led schemes
* Gain hands-on experience across the full planning and design process
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Tunbridge Wells office location with excellent project variety across Kent & Sussex
Interested?
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.