Senior Town Planner & Town Planner - Private Sector Consultancy Location: Bedfordshire Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home Salary (Senior): £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates) Salary (Planner): £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates) Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑Time Sector: Private Sector Development Planning Experience Required: Senior: 3 - 4 years in planning (private or public sector) Planner: Graduate - 2 years’ experience Benefits & Perks Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days from home Flexible working: 10am – 3pm core hours, 40 hour working week Holidays: 23 days & bank holidays Other perks: Team building socials Annual 2% cost‑of‑living salary increase Christmas bonus Summer team event & formal Christmas function On‑site parking About the Company A growing multi‑disciplinary planning and development consultancy based in Bedfordshire is expanding its team due to an increase in project demand and a strong pipeline of new work. The firm delivers high‑quality community‑focused projects across the UK, working closely with in-house design team, external consultants and public‑sector stakeholders. The company offers: A collaborative team environment Opportunities for progression as the team continues to grow Involvement in projects from early concept through to delivery A supportive culture with structured development and mentoring What this means for you: Manage complex, multi‑stakeholder schemes with values from £250k to £25m. Shape places that balance design quality, sensitivity and operational function. See projects through from initial strategy to post‑decision delivery, working with clients, communities and local authorities. You’ll be at the heart of creating beautiful, accessible spaces for communities - a genuinely rewarding area of planning. Senior Planner Town Planner Who They’re Looking For ✔ 4 years’ experience in planning (private / public) ✔ Full UK driving license ✔ Strong commercial awareness ✔ Ability to work independently, manage time and priorities ✔ Energy, and a sociable, personable style ✔ Ability to manage projects nationally and represent professionally with clients ✔ Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for chartered status, preferable Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the full end-to-end planning process for multiple large ‑ scale projects. P re pare, review, and sign off comprehensive planning reports and evidence. Provide strategic planning advice to clients on complex regulatory issues. Represent the consultantcy publicly at planning committees, public consultations, stakeholder events, and meetings with government bodies. Manage and coordinate multi ‑ disciplinary internal teams and external consultants for integrated delivery. Lead and oversee submissions across the full lifecycle (pre ‑ app to post ‑ decision conditions), with autonomy. Take a leading role in planning policy documents and feasibility studies. Monitor/Report on applications, appeals and activities; ensure timely actions across RIBA Stages 1-6. Drive continuous improvement and foster excellence and innovation within the team. Who They’re Looking For ✔ Graduate Planner or up to 2 years’ experience ✔ Full UK driving license ✔ Bright, energetic, and eager to develop in a consultancy environment ✔ Someone who can work independently and manage their time ✔ Commercially minded and client‑focused ✔ Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or eligibility for chartered status, preferable Key Re sponsibilities Manage the planning process for multiple large-scale projects, ensuring quality deliverables and on ‑time milestones. Prepare, review and sign off planning reports and supporting documents. Provide planning advice to clients to navigate regulatory matters. Represent the consultancy at relevant planning forums, including public consultations, stakeholder events and meetings with authorities (as appropriate to role level). Help coordinate project inputs from multidisciplinary teams. Support and lead planning applications end ‑to ‑end (pre ‑app, submission, post ‑decision conditions). Contribute to policy documents and feasibility studies to inform new/existing projects. Use GIS/tools for site analysis and evidence ‑based recommendations. Monitor and report on application/appeal status; ensure timely actions across full project lifecycle. Drive continuous improvement within the planning team, ensuring a c ulture of excellence and innovation. If you are interested in either opportunity, please apply directly via this advert, or contact Ollie Jarvis for a further discussion on 07824 862 893.