Remote Town Planner (London/South East based) in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy is seeking a Remote Town Planner ideally based in London/South East. This role involves managing planning applications, advising clients, and preparing documentation. Ideal candidates will be MRTPI qualified, have strong communication skills, and be comfortable working independently. The position offers a competitive salary of £40k–£55k and a supportive remote working environment with flexible hours.

Benefits

Fully remote working setup

Flexible hours

Supportive team culture

Continued CPD and progression path

Laptop and home office setup provided

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification is essential.
• Experience working in consultancy or local authority planning teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup.
• Able to travel within the London/South East region when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Advise clients on planning strategy and policy.
• Prepare planning statements and coordinate application documentation.
• Attend site visits and client meetings in London/South East.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in consultancy or local authority planning

Ability to work independently

Job description

Remote Town Planner – MRTPI (Ideally Based in London/South East)

Location: Remote (London/South East-based candidates)

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 DOE + benefits

Sector: Town Planning / Consultancy

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Contact: Kirsty Tanner at Zodiac Recruitment

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for more flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on a diverse project portfolio?

We're working with a well-established planning consultancy that’s looking to expand its team with a Remote Town Planner. With a strong pipeline of residential, mixed-use, and regeneration projects across London and the South East, this role is ideal for someone who is MRTPI qualified and wants to continue developing professionally in a supportive and agile environment.

While the role is fully remote, our client is ideally looking for someone based in the London/South East region, due to the geographic focus of their projects and occasional site or client visits.

The Role

• Manage and deliver a range of planning applications and appeals
• Advise clients on planning strategy and policy
• Prepare planning statements, design and access statements, and coordinate application documentation
• Attend occasional site visits, client meetings, or local authority meetings (typically in London/South East)

What We’re Looking For

• MRTPI qualified (essential)
• Experience working in either consultancy or local authority planning teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup
• Based in or able to travel within the London/South East region when needed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£40k–£55k DOE)
• Fully remote working setup with flexible hours
• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Continued CPD and clear progression path
• Laptop and home office setup provided

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planner who values work-life balance and is excited to work on high-impact planning projects across London and the South East.

Interested? Apply now or reach out directly to Kirsty at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.