Town Planner / Senior Town Planner : UK Planning Consultancy (Bedford / Hybrid)
Town Planning Opportunity with an Independent, Client:Focused Practice
Were partnered with a well:regarded, mid:sized planning consultancy based in Bedford, delivering strategic and development:focused planning services across the UK for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. With a strong reputation for high:quality, commercially astute planning advice, this practice is seeking to expand its team with an experienced Town Planner or Senior Town Planner.
This independent consultancy has built a reputable presence since 2012, providing comprehensive planning services across all development scales and sectors, including planning strategy, development management, appeals, consultation, land supply matters, EIA support, project management and S106/CIL negotiation.
Role Overview
As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will be a key member of the planning team, contributing to project delivery and client engagement across the full planning lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead or support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
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Provide pragmatic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed:use and strategic land projects.
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Advise on planning strategy, policy interpretation, risk management and negotiation with local planning authorities.
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Contribute to site appraisals, community engagement and development plan representations.
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Assist with or take responsibility for mentoring junior colleagues (depending on seniority).
About You
Were looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
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Town Planner: A strong foundation in planning consultancy or related roles with an understanding of the UK planning system.
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Senior Town Planner: Chartered (RTPI) or working towards chartership, with significant consultancy experience, strong project leadership and client management skills.
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Excellent written communication : able to produce clear planning statements and client reports.
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Commercial awareness, confidence in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Whats on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).
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Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office.
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Broad, varied workload with genuine responsibility and exposure to high:profile planning matters.
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A supportive, collegiate environment with professional development opportunities.