Town Planner

Location: Bedford
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning and development consultancy?

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Town Planner to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial, renewable energy, and strategic land projects across the UK, while developing your professional skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing projects from inception through to determination. You will work closely with clients, local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders, helping to secure planning permissions and achieve successful development outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy and site appraisal assessments.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements and reports.
• Attending client meetings, public consultations, and planning committees where required.
• Monitoring changes in planning legislation and policy.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualification or be working towards chartered status.
• Previous experience within a consultancy, local authority, or development environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional development and continued learning.
• Exposure to a wide variety of planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working culture.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Town Planner seeking greater responsibility, varied project exposure, and long-term career progression within a successful and expanding consultancy.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence or to apply, please submit your CV for consideration.