Planner

Zodiac Recruitment; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Worthing is seeking a Planner to support delivery of planning advice across a variety of projects. This role involves preparing applications, conducting research, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and some experience in planning. The company offers competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth, including RTPI chartership support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Some professional experience in planning, consultancy, or local authority.
• Good understanding of UK planning policy and development management process.
• RTPI membership (or working towards) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare planning applications, reports, and documentation.
• Conduct research and analysis of planning policy and site constraints.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and organized

Understanding of UK planning policy

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Geography or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Worthing, Sussex

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

A dynamic UK-wide planning consultancy is seeking a Planner to join its growing planning team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning advice and submissions across a broad range of development projects, working collaboratively with senior planners and multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a great opportunity for a planning professional with some experience to build their career, take on responsibility, and contribute to the successful navigation of planning processes for clients across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare planning applications, reports, and supporting documentation


• Conduct research and analysis of planning policy, site constraints, and development opportunities


• Assist with due diligence, planning appraisals, and strategy preparation


• Liaise with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and internal project teams


• Support project coordination and delivery to ensure planning objectives are met

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning, Geography, Urban Design or related discipline


• Some professional experience in planning (e.g., consultancy, local authority, developer side)


• Good understanding of UK planning policy and development management process


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Self-motivated, organised and able to work both independently and collaboratively


• RTPI membership (or working towards) is desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• Exposure to a wide variety of planning work across multiple sectors


• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression, including support towards RTPI chartership

Apply now or send your CV to Marta at [e-mail]