Planner / Senior Planner
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- England,East of England,Bedfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Town Planner / Senior Town Planner - UK Planning Consultancy (Bedford / Hybrid) Town Planning Opportunity with an Independent, Client-Focused Practice
We’re partnered with a well-regarded, mid-sized planning consultancy based in Bedford, delivering strategic and development-focused planning services across the UK for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. With a strong reputation for high-quality, commercially astute planning advice, this practice is seeking to expand its team with an experienced Town Planner or Senior Town Planner.
This independent consultancy has built a reputable presence since 2012, providing comprehensive planning services across all development scales and sectors, including planning strategy, development management, appeals, consultation, land supply matters, EIA support, project management and S106/CIL negotiation.
Role Overview As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will be a key member of the planning team, contributing to project delivery and client engagement across the full planning lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead or support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
* Provide pragmatic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land projects.
* Advise on planning strategy, policy interpretation, risk management and negotiation with local planning authorities.
* Contribute to site appraisals, community engagement and development plan representations.
* Assist with or take responsibility for mentoring junior colleagues (depending on seniority).
About You We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
* Town Planner: A strong foundation in planning consultancy or related roles with an understanding of the UK planning system.
* Senior Town Planner: Chartered (RTPI) or working towards chartership, with significant consultancy experience, strong project leadership and client management skills.
* Excellent written communication - able to produce clear planning statements and client reports.
* Commercial awareness, confidence in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).
* Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office.
* Broad, varied workload with genuine responsibility and exposure to high-profile planning matters.
* A supportive, collegiate environment with professional development opportunities.
We’re partnered with a well-regarded, mid-sized planning consultancy based in Bedford, delivering strategic and development-focused planning services across the UK for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. With a strong reputation for high-quality, commercially astute planning advice, this practice is seeking to expand its team with an experienced Town Planner or Senior Town Planner.
This independent consultancy has built a reputable presence since 2012, providing comprehensive planning services across all development scales and sectors, including planning strategy, development management, appeals, consultation, land supply matters, EIA support, project management and S106/CIL negotiation.
Role Overview As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will be a key member of the planning team, contributing to project delivery and client engagement across the full planning lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead or support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
* Provide pragmatic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land projects.
* Advise on planning strategy, policy interpretation, risk management and negotiation with local planning authorities.
* Contribute to site appraisals, community engagement and development plan representations.
* Assist with or take responsibility for mentoring junior colleagues (depending on seniority).
About You We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
* Town Planner: A strong foundation in planning consultancy or related roles with an understanding of the UK planning system.
* Senior Town Planner: Chartered (RTPI) or working towards chartership, with significant consultancy experience, strong project leadership and client management skills.
* Excellent written communication - able to produce clear planning statements and client reports.
* Commercial awareness, confidence in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
What’s on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).
* Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office.
* Broad, varied workload with genuine responsibility and exposure to high-profile planning matters.
* A supportive, collegiate environment with professional development opportunities.
Job number 3226132
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