Town Planner – York
Location: York
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
We are working with an established planning consultancy in York who are looking to appoint a Town Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of projects throughout Yorkshire and beyond.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of planning matters, gaining exposure to both strategic and development management work while continuing to build their technical and professional experience.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will be involved in a range of planning projects, including:
- Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
- Undertaking planning appraisals and providing planning advice to clients.
- Preparing Planning Statements and supporting planning documentation.
- Conducting research into planning policy and legislation.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
- Supporting senior colleagues with larger and more complex development projects.
- Monitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning process.
- Attending client and project meetings where required.
- Contributing to the wider growth and development of the planning team.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or related planning environment.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant planning policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
- Good commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
- Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to continue developing professionally.
- Candidates currently working towards RTPI membership or with an interest in progressing towards
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work on a varied range of projects.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- Support towards professional development and RTPI membership.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- The opportunity to establish and develop your career within a growing York-based planning team.
If you're a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in York or the wider Yorkshire market, we'd be keen to hear from you.