Town Planner - Growing Planning Consultancy - Hitchin
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive + benefits Role: Full-time, Permanent
I'm working with a well-established, independent planning consultancy - highly regarded for its commercial awareness, technical expertise, and strong client relationships - to find an ambitious Town Planner for their Hitchin office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, experienced team where you'll gain exposure to a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, rural, leisure, and mixed‑use developments across the region.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will:
- Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications and appeals.
- Undertake site appraisals, planning assessments, and policy research.
- Support senior planners on complex development schemes.
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, and external consultants.
- Provide clear planning advice and contribute to project strategies.
- Work across a wide variety of sectors – no two projects the same.
Ideal Candidate
You will have:
- A relevant RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent.
- Experience in a consultancy or local authority planning team.
- Strong written communication and report‑writing ability.
- Solid understanding of planning policy and development processes.
- A proactive, organised, and client‑focused approach.
- MRTPI or working towards chartership (full support provided).
This role suits an Assistant Planner looking to step up or an established Town Planner seeking broader, hands‑on project exposure in a supportive consultancy environment.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Hybrid working.
- RTPI support and structured progression.
- Varied project workload.
- Supportive, personable team culture.
- Excellent long‑term career development.
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