Town Planner

Town Planner | Planning Consultancy | Flexible UK Location

The Opportunity

An established and highly respected planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team. Known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the UK, the practice works at the forefront of planning, development strategy and placemaking.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who wants to work on meaningful projects that shape places, influence policy and contribute to sustainable development.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as strategic land, residential, mixed-use, employment and urban regeneration. You will work closely with senior planners, urban designers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver planning strategies and secure planning permissions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation

• Producing planning appraisals, strategy reports and representations

• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams

• Supporting the promotion of sites through the Local Plan process

• Monitoring planning policy and advising clients on planning strategy

• Contributing to project delivery across a range of development schemes

About You

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Progress toward or interest in working toward MRTPI status

• Experience in either consultancy or local authority planning (ideal but not essential)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage tasks across multiple projects

• A genuine interest in shaping sustainable and successful places

Why Apply?

• Work on nationally significant and locally impactful projects

• Join a collaborative and supportive planning team

• Exposure to strategic planning and policy work

• Clear professional development and mentoring support

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible and hybrid working options

Next Steps

If you''re a motivated planner looking to develop your career within a highly regarded planning environment, this could be an excellent next move.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the opportunity, please get in touch.