At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare planning applications and provide advice to clients on diverse projects.
- Company: Dynamic planning consultancy in Bedford with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, professional development, and support for RTPI chartership.
- Other info: Friendly environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact on exciting development projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field, with relevant planning experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Town Planner
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment type
Full-time, permanent
Working pattern
Hybrid
About the role
An established and growing private sector planning consultancy in Bedford is looking for an enthusiastic
Town Planner to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a commercially focused consultancy, working on a varied portfolio of projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use development.
You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own projects while working alongside experienced planning professionals and advising clients throughout the development process.
Key responsibilities
- Preparing and submitting planning applications and associated documents.
- Providing planning advice to private and public sector clients.
- Undertaking planning appraisals and development potential assessments.
- Researching planning policy and interpreting national and local planning guidance.
- Managing planning applications and liaising with local planning authorities.
- Attending client meetings, site visits and planning committees where appropriate.
- Supporting the preparation of planning statements, appeals and other planning documents.
- Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and planning officers.
- Contributing to the continued growth and development of the consultancy.
About you
We are looking for someone who is motivated, commercially aware and keen to progress within the private sector.
Ideally, you will have
- A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Relevant planning experience, ideally within a consultancy or local authority environment.
- Good knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
- The confidence to communicate with clients and other professional stakeholders.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
RTPI membership or progress towards chartership would be advantageous , although candidates with the right experience and potential will also be considered.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Varied and interesting development projects.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Support towards RTPI chartership and professional qualifications.
- A collaborative and friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to work closely with experienced planning professionals and have genuine client exposure.
Interested?
If you're a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in the private sector and would like to join a forward-thinking consultancy in Bedford, we'd love to hear from you.
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