Chartered Town Planner

JR United Kingdom; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Planning Consultant, where your expertise in rural planning will help shape impactful strategies for diverse projects. This role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment that values autonomy and collaboration. You will lead planning applications, mentor junior team members, and contribute to business growth while ensuring sustainable practices. With hybrid working options and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the planning sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

24 days holiday plus birthday off

Private medical insurance

Life assurance after 12 months

Relaxed work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified with a BSc/BA and MRTPI or equivalent.
• Experience in rural planning across public and/or private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage rural planning applications and development projects.
• Prepare high-quality planning reports and documentation.
• Build strong client relationships and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Planning

Client Relationship Management

Report Writing

Mentorship

Business Development

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

BSc/BA in Planning

MRTPI or equivalent

Job description

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Join Our Team at AssetSphere – Planning Consultant (Full-Time or Part-Time)

At AssetSphere, we believe property is more than just land and buildings — it’s potential. We’re a forward-thinking, independent property consultancy helping a wide range of clients — from farmers and landowners to corporates and the public sector — unlock that potential.

Established in 2000, our small, dynamic team blends expertise across estate management, environmental consultancy, utilities, architecture, project management, surveying, and planning. We work on everything from agri-environment schemes and renewable energy projects to large-scale residential master planning, educational and commercial builds, and estate diversification.

We’re growing — and we’re looking for a passionate Planning Consultant to join us. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or part-time flexibility, if you bring experience in planning (particularly rural or public/private sector), and want to work somewhere that values balance, autonomy, and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

? The Role: Planning Consultant

You’ll play a key role in shaping planning strategies for a wide range of rural and commercial projects — from initial concept through to securing consents and delivering results for our clients.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading and managing rural planning applications and development projects
• Building strong client relationships and developing new business opportunities
• Preparing high-quality planning reports and documentation
• Providing mentorship and support to junior team members
• Contributing to business development in the planning sector
• Ensuring work is carried out sustainably and in line with health & safety standards

? About You

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Qualified: BSc/BA and MRTPI or equivalent
• Experienced: Ideally with a background in rural planning across public and/or private sectors
• Independent but collaborative: Comfortable working solo and with a close-knit team
• Client-focused: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident in presentations and relationship-building
• Organised and proactive: You thrive on variety, challenge, and seeing projects through

? Why Work With Us?

At AssetSphere, we do things differently. We believe the best work happens when people feel trusted, supported, and empowered. That’s why we offer:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Hybrid working options
• 24 days holiday plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance & life assurance after 12 months
• A relaxed, social work environment with a friendly team and neighbouring businesses

We're committed to sustainability and wellbeing, and we support each other — whether that’s through shared goals, coffee breaks, or a quick check-in.

AssetSphere is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

? Interested?

We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss how you could become part of our growing team.