Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in Bedfordshire is seeking a proactive Town Planner to join our growing planning team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work on a varied portfolio of planning projects across Bedfordshire and the wider region, providing professional planning advice to clients and helping to deliver successful development proposals.

Key responsibilities include preparing and submitting planning applications, appraisals, managing projects from instruction to determination, and liaising

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related field is desirable.
• RTPI membership or working towards chartership would be advantageous.
• Experience in town planning, development management or planning consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake planning appraisals and provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Manage planning projects from initial instruction through to determination.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders.
• Research and interpret national and local planning policy.
• Prepare planning statements, appeals and other planning documentation.
• Monitor planning applications and respond to consultations.
• Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Keep up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and local development frameworks.

Skills

Town planning experience

Client communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership desirable

Job description

Salary: £28,000-65,000 depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Town Planner to join our growing planning team in Bedfordshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will work on a varied portfolio of planning projects across Bedfordshire and the wider region, providing professional planning advice to clients and helping to deliver successful development proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertake planning appraisals and provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Manage planning projects from initial instruction through to determination.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, clients and other stakeholders.
• Research and interpret national and local planning policy.
• Prepare planning statements, appeals and other planning documentation.
• Monitor planning applications and respond to consultations.
• Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• Keep up to date with changes to planning legislation, policy and local development frameworks.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a town planning, development management or planning consultancy environment.
• Knowledgeable about the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
• Confident communicating with clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Proactive, organised and capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

A relevant degree in Town Planning, Planning & Development or a related discipline is desirable.

RTPI membership or working towards chartership would also be advantageous, although applications from candidates at different stages of their planning career are welcome.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support towards RTPI chartership where appropriate.
• A varied and interesting project portfolio.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Flexible/hybrid working options.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Regular training and professional development.