Town Planner

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Town Planner at Planner level to join the Cardiff office. This is an office-based role with five days in the office and a salary of £34,000–£37,000 per annum.

You will work on a varied caseload across general planning, heritage matters and enforcement, supporting senior colleagues and clients across Wales and the wider region. Applicants should have 2–3 years' experience and be working towards RTPI chartership.

Qualifications

• Around 2-3 years of experience in planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• Experience across general planning, heritage and enforcement casework is desirable.
• Actively working towards RTPI chartership and APC.
• Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player who thrives in an office-based, sociable culture.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications with supporting statements and appraisals.
• Providing planning advice on heritage-related matters, including listed building consent and conservation area considerations.
• Assisting with planning enforcement casework, including investigations and correspondence.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants.
• Conducting site visits, appraisals and due diligence.
• Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes relevant to Wales.
• Supporting senior planners and directors on larger, more complex projects.
• Contributing to the team’s collaborative and sociable culture, including team days and internal knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

RTPI chartership progress

Job description

Town Planner (Planner Level)

Location: Cardiff (5 days per week in office)

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

We are a well-established planning consultancy with a strong team culture and a genuinely sociable working environment. We believe great planning advice comes from a close-knit, collaborative team - and we invest in building that both in and out of the office. If you're looking for a supportive, down-to-earth team where your professional development is taken seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We are seeking a Town Planner at Planner level to join our Cardiff office. This is an office-based role (five days a week), reflecting our belief that being together in person is central to how we collaborate, mentor and deliver for our clients.

You will work across a varied caseload covering general planning, heritage matters and planning enforcement, supporting senior colleagues and clients on a range of projects across Wales and the wider region.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, including supporting statements and appraisals
• Providing planning advice on heritage-related matters, including listed building consent and conservation area considerations
• Assisting with planning enforcement casework, including investigations and correspondence
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants
• Conducting site visits, appraisals and due diligence
• Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes relevant to Wales
• Supporting senior planners and directors on larger, more complex projects
• Contributing to the team's collaborative and sociable culture, including team days, socials and internal knowledge-sharing

About You

• Approximately 2-3 years' relevant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment
• Experience across general planning, heritage and enforcement casework is highly desirable
• Actively working towards RTPI chartership, with a clear commitment to completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player who enjoys collaborative working and being part of an office-based, sociable culture
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Full UK driving licence (desirable, for site visits)

What We Offer

• Salary of £34,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience
• Structured support towards RTPI chartership, including mentoring and study support
• A collaborative, office-based team culture with regular team socials and events
• Exposure to a broad and varied caseload across general planning, heritage and enforcement
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the consultancy