At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on high-profile planning projects that truly make a difference.
- Company: Join an award-winning consultancy with a friendly and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25 days holiday, and great perks like life insurance.
- Other info: Engage in volunteering opportunities and contribute to local rewilding projects.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your growth and offers clear career paths.
- Qualifications: Must be RTPI Chartered or working towards it, with strong planning experience.
Are you a passionate Town Planner looking for your next challenge? At DAC Planning Ltd, we don't just recruit against a job spec — we recruit for the right person. Whatever your level, if you are a RTPI Chartered Planner and ambitious, we want to hear from you.
We are an award-winning, friendly, and growing consultancy dedicated to supporting local authorities and public sector bodies nationwide. If you love the plan-led system and want to work on high-profile projects that make a genuine difference, this is your next step.
We put our team first. Here is what we offer:
- True Flexibility: Hybrid working (Colchester office/home mix), flexible hours, with full-time or part-time options. Remote first working is open to discussion for the right person.
- Award-Winning Culture: Winners of the RTPI Excellence in Digital Planning Award (2025) and RTPI Small Planning Consultancy of the Year (East of England).
- Growth & Progression: Clear career paths, fully funded RTPI subscriptions, and ongoing CPD (including national conferences).
- Great Perks: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and a virtual GP.
- Giving Back: Fully supported volunteering opportunities at Jordan's Farm, a local rewilding project.
The Role & Projects: You will dive into a diverse, high-profile portfolio tailored to your strengths, including:
- Local Plan production, policy drafting, and examination support
- Delivering training through our dedicated service, The Planning Academy
- Neighbourhood planning, research projects, and appeals
You hold RTPI Chartered status. You have a proven track record of high-quality planning work (ideally with some policy or Local Plan experience). You are a self-motivated, collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. You have the right to work in the UK. (We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).
DAC Planning Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Chartered Planner in Colchester employer: DAC Planning
DAC Planning is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, allowing you to shape communities while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. With clear pathways for career progression from Planner to Associate level, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills in a supportive environment, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in town planning.
