Town Planner - Kent - £30,000 to £45,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Location: Kent (Hybrid working available)
Full-time, Permanent
Are you a dynamic Town Planner looking to accelerate your career with a forward-thinking planning consultancy? We're working exclusively with a well-established and highly respected planning team based in the heart of Kent, and they're now looking to expand with the addition of a talented Town Planner.
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing consultancy that works across a wide variety of projects including residential, rural, commercial, and strategic land. You'll be working closely with private clients, landowners, developers, and local authorities, offering expert planning advice and managing applications from inception through to approval.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals, while also supporting senior consultants on more complex projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals
Undertake site appraisals and provide sound planning advice to clients
Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and third-party consultants
Monitor local planning policies and development frameworks
Support senior team members with larger-scale schemes
About You:
RTPI accredited degree (or equivalent) and working towards or recently achieved MRTPI status
2+ years of relevant UK planning experience (private or public sector)
Strong knowledge of the planning system and current policy landscape
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively
Ambitious, proactive, and eager to grow professionally
What's on Offer:
Competitive salary (£30,000-£45,000 DOE)
Hybrid/flexible working options
Ongoing CPD and support towards full RTPI membership (if not already achieved)
A supportive team culture with career progression opportunities
Exposure to diverse and interesting projects across the South East
If this is of interest please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)