Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development supported by

Exposure to London projects

Job summary

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited in London is seeking a Town Planner to join our growing team. The role involves supporting a wide range of planning projects, including residential, commercial and mixed-use developments, with a focus on delivering high-quality planning advice.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of experience, a solid understanding of UK planning policy, excellent communication skills, and an RTPI-accredited degree or progress towards chartership.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in town planning.
• Clear understanding of UK planning policy and legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confident engaging with clients, local authorities and project teams.
• A-level grades A & B (or equivalent) are essential.
• RTPI-accredited degree or working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Conduct research to support planning projects.
• Assist with appeals and casework.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout projects.
• Deliver high-quality planning advice for a range of schemes.

Skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Job description

Town Planner

London

A leading private planning consultancy in London is seeking a Town Planner to join their growing team. Acting on behalf of our client, we are looking for a motivated individual with a strong academic background and early career experience in the planning sector.

About the Role

The successful candidate will support a wide range of planning projects, including residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Responsibilities will include preparing and managing planning applications, conducting research, assisting with appeals, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality planning advice.

Candidate Requirements

• 1-3 years of professional experience in town planning (public or private sector)
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident engaging with clients, local authorities and project teams
• A minimum of A & B grades at A-Level (or equivalent) - essential requirement
• RTPI-accredited degree or working towards chartership

What the Consultancy Offers

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Structured professional development and RTPI support
• Exposure to high-quality and high-profile London projects
• Supportive working environment within a respected private consultancy