Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Pattern: Hybrid
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Planner or Planner to join a fast-paced and growing planning consultancy.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of planning projects ranging from smaller-scale householder extensions through to larger and more complex development proposals.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their planning career within a consultancy environment, taking on increasing responsibility, working directly with clients and engaging with local authorities across a variety of locations.
The business offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for professional development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the preparation, submission and management of planning applications across a varied project portfolio.
- Assisting with planning appraisals, reports and supporting documentation.
- Working on projects ranging from smaller residential extensions to larger-scale development proposals.
- Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Attending meetings and undertaking front-facing responsibilities, representing the business professionally.
- Monitoring planning applications and maintaining communication with local planning authorities.
- Supporting senior colleagues with project delivery, planning strategy and client advice.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and local authority officers.
- Managing multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced consultancy environment.
The Project Portfolio
The consultancy works across a diverse range of planning projects, providing exposure to different development types and local planning authorities.
Projects vary significantly in scale and complexity, from smaller householder applications and extensions through to larger residential and development-led schemes.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of local authorities, including Cheltenham, Hertfordshire and the Isle of Wight, alongside other areas.
About You
- Experience working within a town planning role, either at Assistant Planner or Planner level.
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Working towards RTPI membership
- Some experience supporting or managing planning applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident dealing with clients, local authorities and external stakeholders.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload.
- Comfortable working within a fast-paced consultancy environment.
- A genuine interest in developing your technical planning knowledge and taking on greater responsibility.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- 25 days annual leave, with no requirement to use annual leave over the Christmas period.
- Annual discretionary bonus, awarded at the Director's discretion.
- Standard workplace pension through the NEST pension scheme.
- Private healthcare, including dental and optical cover.
- On-site coffee shop, with refreshments paid for by the business.
- Regular company trips and social events, with recent trips including Lille, London and Berlin.
- Annual performance and salary reviews.
- Open-plan office environment with a collaborative team culture.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Planner or Planner to join an established consultancy where they will gain hands‑on experience across a varied project portfolio, develop client‑facing skills and take on increasing responsibility.
The business is looking for someone enthusiastic, motivated and keen to progress their career within a supportive but fast‑moving planning team.
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