Town Planner in Cardiff

Town Planner (Planner Level) Location: Cardiff (5 days per week in office) Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us We are a well-established planning consultancy with a strong team culture and a genuinely sociable working environment. We believe great planning advice comes from a close-knit, collaborative team — and we invest in building that both in and out of the office. If you're looking for a supportive, down-to-earth team where your professional development is taken seriously, we'd love to hear from you. The Role We are seeking a Town Planner at Planner level to join our Cardiff office. This is an office-based role (five days a week), reflecting our belief that being together in person is central to how we collaborate, mentor and deliver for our clients. You will work across a varied caseload covering general planning, heritage matters and planning enforcement, supporting senior colleagues and clients on a range of projects across Wales and the wider region. Key Responsibilities * Preparing and submitting planning applications, including supporting statements and appraisals * Providing planning advice on heritage-related matters, including listed building consent and conservation area considerations * Assisting with planning enforcement casework, including investigations and correspondence * Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants * Conducting site visits, appraisals and due diligence * Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes relevant to Wales * Supporting senior planners and directors on larger, more complex projects * Contributing to the team's collaborative and sociable culture, including team days, socials and internal knowledge-sharing About You * Approximately 2-3 years' relevant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment * Experience across general planning, heritage and enforcement casework is highly desirable * Actively working towards RTPI chartership, with a clear commitment to completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) * Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A team player who enjoys collaborative working and being part of an office-based, sociable culture * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload * Full UK driving licence (desirable, for site visits) What We Offer * Salary of £34,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience * Structured support towards RTPI chartership, including mentoring and study support * A collaborative, office-based team culture with regular team socials and events * Exposure to a broad and varied caseload across general planning, heritage and enforcement * Clear opportunities for career progression within the consultancy