Graduate/Assistant Planning Consultant with GIS in Teignmouth

Roach Planning and Environment Limited

Roach Planning and Environment Limited, which trades as ‘Roach Planning’, is a commercially-minded and national award-winning planning consultancy based in Teignmouth, Devon, working across the South West.

We help developers, businesses and private clients navigate the planning system. We advise on whether or not projects are likely to obtain planning permission. We submit planning applications to local Councils and negotiate with them on our clients' behalf. We submit appeals to The Planning Inspectorate.

Roach Planning was established in 2017 by founding Director, Ian Roach MRTPI, and has since provided advice on projects and secured planning permissions across a range of development sectors on sites throughout South West England.

Current/recent projects for the company’s enviable client list have included:

• A high-tech surgical tool factory and training facility at Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon.
• Three blocks of single living accommodation for personnel at a military barracks in Devon.
• 200 new homes in Castle Cary, Somerset.
• A leisure centre at Cranbrook, east of Exeter, Devon.
• 37 new homes and 7 commercial units in Penzance, Cornwall.
• A Crossfit gym in Teignmouth, Devon.

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Roach Planning is proud to have played a role in delivering Treveth’s Gwel Basset development — named Best Housing Scheme (Fewer Than 500 Homes) at the national Planning Awards 2026. As planning consultant, we secured reserved matters approval in 2020 and helped shape a high-quality scheme that has now delivered 185 sustainable homes for people with a strong local connection in Redruth, Cornwall. The scheme provides a well-balanced mix of tenures, including private rental, open market, affordable rent and shared ownership.

The role of Graduate/Assistant Planning Consultant with GIS represents an excellent opportunity for the right individual to join this agile business at an exciting time in its growth.

Role: Graduate/Assistant Planning Consultant with GIS

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work across a range of development projects across South West England.

The role of Assistant Planning Consultant with GIS is expected to comprise, but not be limited to, the following:

• Researching site planning histories, environmental designations, planning policies, etc.
• Undertaking site visits across South West England.
• Performing day-to-day liaison with clients.
• Performing day-to-day liaison with project teams, e.g. architects, engineers, ecologists, etc.
• Performing day-to-day liaison with Local Planning Authorities and consultees.
• Making arrangements for project meetings and writing up notes of meetings.
• Compiling and reviewing drawings, reports, etc. received from clients and project teams.
• Writing contributions to Planning Appraisals, Planning Statements and other reports.
• Completing planning application forms, etc.
• Compiling and submitting planning applications.
• Monitoring consultation responses to planning applications and actioning with clients and project teams.
• Checking planning decision notices / conditions against submitted plans.
• Compiling and submitting planning condition and obligation discharge applications.
• Monitoring planning condition and obligation discharge applications.
• Other planning-related tasks as required.
• Use of geographic information systems (GIS) to import and interpret datasets on land designations (e.g. relating to landscape or biodiversity), create lines and polygons (e.g. site boundaries, buffers), and create images and Figures for reports, presentations, etc.

Qualifications

Expected:

• Planning degree from a UK university.
• GIS modules as part of degree or separate qualification.

Desired:

• RTPI-accredited planning degree.
• Eligibility for RTPI Licentiate membership.

Experience

We are seeking a candidate who is either a new graduate or has up to two years’ experience in the UK private and/or public sectors.

Competencies

• Good understanding of the UK Town and Country Planning system.
• Excellent written English.
• Close attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Professional manner.
• Appreciation of the importance of client requirements.
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and GIS applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working Arrangements

The role will predominantly be office-based. The office is located in the heart of thriving Teignmouth town centre, two minutes’ walk from the beach and five minutes’ walk from the railway station.

There will however be some flexibility to work from home for part of the week.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Pension contribution.
• 25 days’ paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunities and mentoring for CPD.

How to Apply

Please send:

• Cover letter or email;
• CV; and
• Recent example of written work, to

to:

Deadline for applications: 12.08.26

Roach Planning and Environment Limited

12a The Triangle

Teignmouth

Devon

TQ14 8AT