Chartered Planner

DAC Planning; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

DAC Planning Ltd, a growing consultancy, seeks a RTPI Chartered Planner to support local authorities and public bodies nationwide. The role offers hybrid working in Colchester with flexible hours and both full-time and part-time options.

You will work on local plan production, policy drafting, and examination support, and contribute to training through The Planning Academy while advancing your career in an award-winning firm. UK work rights advised.

Qualifications

• RTPI Chartered status or working towards it.
• Proven track record of high-quality planning work.

Responsibilities

• Local Plan production, policy drafting, and examination support.
• Delivering training through The Planning Academy.
• Neighbourhood planning, research projects, and appeals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

RTPI Chartered Planner

Job description

Are you a passionate Town Planner looking for your next challenge?

At DAC Planning Ltd, we don't just recruit against a job spec —we recruit for the right person. Whatever your level, if you are a RTPI Chartered* Planner and ambitious, we want to hear from you.

We are an award-winning, friendly, and growing consultancy dedicated to supporting local authorities and public sector bodies nationwide. If you love the plan-led system and want to work on high-profile projects that make a genuine difference, this is your next step. (* or working towards)

We put our team first. Here is what we offer:

• True Flexibility: Hybrid working (Colchester office/home mix), flexible hours, with full-time or part-time options. Remote first working is open to discussion for the right person.
• Award-Winning Culture: Winners of the RTPI Excellence in Digital Planning Award (2025) and RTPI Small Planning Consultancy of the Year (East of England).
• Growth & Progression: Clear career paths, fully funded RTPI subscriptions, and ongoing CPD (including national conferences).
• Great Perks: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and a virtual GP.
• Giving Back: Fully supported volunteering opportunities at Jordan's Farm, a local rewilding project.

The Role & Projects

You will dive into a diverse, high-profile portfolio tailored to your strengths, including:

• Local Plan production, policy drafting, and examination support
• Delivering training through our dedicated service, The Planning Academy
• Neighbourhood planning, research projects, and appeals

Full job descriptions, along with salary bandings, for Planner, Senior Planner & Principal Planner are available on our website: www.dacplanning.com

• You hold RTPI Chartered status.
• You have a proven track record of high-quality planning work (ideally with some policy or Local Plan experience).
• You are a self-motivated, collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
• You have the right to work in the UK. (We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).

DAC Planning Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.