Town Planner OR Senior Town Planner opportunity 

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience and position applied for) 

Location: Office-based with site visits as required 

Contract: Full-time, permanent 

Sponsorship for overseas workers: Not available sorry 

 

About the Opportunity 

This is an exciting time to join a well-established, owner-managed Town Planning Consultancy that is entering a new phase of growth. You will be joining a close-knit team of six highly credible, passionate professionals who take real pride in the work they deliver and the reputation they have built.  

The team are not only successful in what they do but genuinely invested in bringing someone on board who wants to be part of their journey. You'll be supported, trusted, and encouraged to develop - with a clear path for personal career growth as the business continues to expand. 

 

The Role 

We are seeking an experienced Town Planning professional to support and deliver a range of planning applications and appeals across small-scale and minor developments. 

This is an open-level opportunity - suitable for a Planner with at least one year's experience, or a more experienced individual ready to step in at Senior level. The scope of the role and level of responsibility will be shaped around your experience. 

There is a genuine commitment to your long-term development, with the opportunity to progress towards Principal level and beyond as the business grows. 

Please note: While we’re seeking one year’s post-qualification experience, we’d also welcome applications from graduates who have gained relevant practical planning experience through internships, placements, work experience or other planning roles during their studies. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare and support planning applications and appeals 

• Liaise with clients, Local Planning Authorities, and key stakeholders 

• Undertake research into planning policy, site history, and constraints 

• Draft planning appraisals, statements, and representations 

• Advise on planning conditions and post-decision matters 

• Support Local Plan site promotions and monitoring 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues on more complex schemes 

Senior Planner Experience (Desirable / Salary-Influencing) 

• Managing projects with minimal supervision 

• Leading planning strategies and advising on appeals 

• Involvement in Local Plan promotions or land supply work 

• Attending external meetings and committees 

• Demonstrating commercial awareness, including fee management 

 

Essential Requirements 

• Minimum 1 year of Town Planning experience 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail 
• Confidence working with LPAs and stakeholders 
• Working towards RTPI membership 
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word essential) 

 What's on Offer 

• Salary £30,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience and position) 
• Bespoke career progression aligned to your ambition and capability 
• Fully supported RTPI qualification and ongoing CPD 
• Increasing responsibility as your experience grows
• A supportive, collaborative and genuinely invested team environment 

 Benefits include: 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service, up to 30 days) 
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year 
• Performance-related bonus scheme 
• Employer pension contribution (3%) 
• Annual health reward voucher 
• RTPI subscription and CPD support (up to 2 days annually) 
• Free on-site parking 
• Breakfast, snacks and hot drinks provided 
• Relaxed breakout space away from desks 
• Dog-friendly, modern open-plan office 
• Town centre location with excellent local amenities 

 Please either apply here, or call Emma Tarbox in confidence, on 01462 455181 to discuss this career building opportunity.