Town Planner

Salary: £28, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Town Planner to join our growing planning team in Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will work on a varied portfolio of planning projects across Bedfordshire and the wider region, providing professional planning advice to clients and helping to deliver successful development proposals.

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake planning appraisals and provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Manage planning projects from initial instruction through to determination.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders.
• Research and interpret national and local planning policy.
• Prepare planning statements, appeals and other planning documentation.
• Monitor planning applications and respond to consultations.
• Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Keep up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and local development frameworks.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a town planning, development management or planning consultancy environment.
• Knowledgeable about the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
• Confident communicating with clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Proactive, organised and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

A relevant degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development or a related discipline is desirable.

RTPI membership or working towards chartership would also be advantageous, although applications from candidates at different stages of their planning career are welcome.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support towards RTPI chartership where appropriate.
• A varied and interesting project portfolio.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Regular training and professional development.