Town and Country Planner

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water company as a Town & Country Planner in Peterborough, where you will provide expert planning advice to deliver sustainable infrastructure projects. Contribute to regional development while enjoying a range of benefits, including private healthcare, flexible working, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Personal private health care

Life cover – 8x annual salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of the Town & Country Planning system.
• Previous experience in a Town & Country Planning role.
• Confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising project teams on planning requirements.
• Preparing and submitting Town & Country Planning applications.
• Conducting pre-application consultations with planning authorities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Membership of the RTPI or eligibility to join

Tools

GIS packages (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo)

Job description

Town & Country Planner
Location: Peterborough
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000

Play a Key Role in Sustainable Infrastructure with Anglian Water

Do you have a passion for planning and want to shape projects that matter? Are you ready to provide expert planning advice and support the delivery of sustainable infrastructure across the region? If so, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and the environment.

We’re looking for a Town & Country Planner to join the @One Alliance within our Enabling Team. In this role, you’ll support the successful delivery of infrastructure schemes by providing practical, timely planning advice and managing key planning submissions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Enabling Manager and working alongside Senior and Principal Planners, you’ll help to ensure that our projects are delivered with robust planning support, minimal environmental impact, and full regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising project teams on planning requirements and maximising use of Anglian Water’s permitted development rights

• Preparing and submitting Town & Country Planning applications

• Assisting in the preparation of planning applications requiring Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

• Preparing and submitting EIA screening opinions and supporting Senior Planners on more complex submissions

• Conducting pre-application consultation with local planning authorities and key stakeholders

• Building positive relationships with planning authorities and other statutory consultees

• Supporting agreement of planning conditions and contributing to Section 106 negotiations where required

• Working closely with engineers and construction teams to help deliver schemes on time and on budget

• Promoting the use of digital tools to drive efficiency and innovation across the Enabling Team and planning process

• Collaborating with other Planners to manage workload and meet planning targets

• Keeping up to date with changes in planning and environmental legislation

About You

You’re a motivated and detail-focused planner who is passionate about enabling projects through sound, practical planning advice. You work well across teams and can manage competing priorities with a calm and solution-focused approach.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

A degree in a relevant subject
Membership of the RTPI or eligibility to join
A proven understanding of the Town & Country Planning system, either through professional experience, academic study, or personal projects
Previous experience in a Town & Country Planning role
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to record and write clear, detailed technical reports
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Confidence working flexibly across multiple projects and deadlines
Experience using GIS packages such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or MapInfo (desirable)

Why Join Us?

At Anglian Water, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation, delivering vital infrastructure in a sustainable, forward-thinking way. As a Town & Country Planner, you’ll be at the heart of these projects—making a real difference across the communities we serve.

You’ll benefit from:

• Personal private health care

• Life cover – 8x annual salary

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)

• Flexible working opportunities

• Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%

• Bonus scheme and a wide range of lifestyle benefits

• Ongoing training and career development in a values-led organisation

Ready to Help Shape the Future?

If you’re ready to take your planning career to the next level while supporting projects that truly matter, apply today to join Anglian Water’s @One Alliance as our next Town & Country Planner .

Closing Date: Thursday 19th June