Town Planner - Bedfordshire
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £28,000-65,000 depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Town Planner to join our growing planning team in Bedfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will work on a varied portfolio of planning projects across Bedfordshire and the wider region, providing professional planning advice to clients and helping to deliver successful development proposals.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
- Undertake planning appraisals and provide strategic planning advice to clients.
- Manage planning projects from initial instruction through to determination.
- Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders.
- Research and interpret national and local planning policy.
- Prepare planning statements, appeals and other planning documentation.
- Monitor planning applications and respond to consultations.
- Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
- Keep up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and local development frameworks.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a town planning, development management or planning consultancy environment.
- Knowledgeable about the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
- Confident communicating with clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders.
- Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
- A strong written and verbal communicator.
- Proactive, organised and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
A relevant degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development or a related discipline is desirable.
RTPI membership or working towards chartership would also be advantageous, although applications from candidates at different stages of their planning career are welcome.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Support towards RTPI chartership where appropriate.
- A varied and interesting project portfolio.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Flexible/hybrid working options.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Regular training and professional development.
Apply Now
If you are a motivated Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Bedfordshire and want to develop your career within a dynamic planning environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in the role.