Planning Consultant - Flexible hours • 2 days office / remainder remote

FutureGen Recruitment; Hilcote; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy based near Sheffield is seeking a Town Planner with 2–4+ years of experience in managing planning applications. The role offers autonomy, client engagement, and a supportive work culture. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. The salary is guided at early–mid £30Ks, with up to £40K for those near chartered status or with substantial experience. This hybrid position includes flexible working hours and occasional meetings in London.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Work-life balance

Professional growth

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years’ town planning experience (public or private sector).
• Comfortable running applications end-to-end.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of small–medium planning applications.
• Advise clients and liaise confidently with LPAs/case officers.
• Prepare reports, submissions and coordinate consultants.

Skills

Town planning experience

Strong written/verbal communication

Organised and diligent

Collaborative mindset

Education

MRTPI (chartered) or working towards

Job description

Job Description

Join a small, independent planning consultancy based just outside Sheffield (Peak District) working across a varied portfolio of urban and rural projects. Around half of the workload is Central London schemes (major estates and inner-London boroughs); the rest is Sheffield / Peak District. You’ll have genuine autonomy, close client contact and the flexibility to balance work with life.

The Opportunity

Manage your own caseload of small–medium planning applications (urban & rural).

Advise clients and liaise confidently with LPAs / case officers.

Prepare reports, submissions and coordinate consultants.

Build trusted relationships in a close-knit, supportive team.

Work transparently (including basic timesheets) when remote.

What we’re looking for

2–4+ years’ town planning experience (public or private sector).

Confident running applications end-to-end and communicating with stakeholders.

Organised, diligent, autonomous; comfortable in a small-team environment.

MRTPI (chartered) or working towards strongly preferred (not essential).

Strong written / verbal skills and a collaborative mindset.

Working pattern & location

Hybrid: 2 office days per week (20 mins from West Sheffield by road / train).

3–5 days per week considered (role ideally condensed hours into 4 days).

Flexible hours (e.g., condensed days / around childcare).

Occasional London meetings (many are virtual).

Package

Salary guided at early–mid / late £30Ks, up to ~£40K for those near / recently chartered or with strong experience.

Supportive culture with work–life balance and professional growth.

How to apply

Interested in a hands-on role with variety, autonomy and flexibility?

Send your CV or a short intro to:

Rob Hanks – Director, FutureGen Recruitment