Town Planner

Mattinson Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Planner to join its London team, offering exposure to high-profile development projects and diverse planning work. The role focuses on delivering planning advice, managing a varied workload, and supporting clients across sectors.

The successful candidate will hold a Town Planning degree, have UK planning system understanding, and strong communication skills. MRTPI progress is advantageous, with a supportive environment for career development in a respected consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline.
• UK planning system knowledge and relevant legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and prepare planning applications and associated documentation.
• Undertake planning policy research and assess development proposals.
• Advise on planning opportunities, constraints and development strategies.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
• Assist with planning appeals and other statutory planning processes.
• Prepare planning statements, reports and supporting technical documents.
• Attend client meetings and site visits.
• Support project delivery and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Planning knowledge

Education

Town Planning degree

MRTPI / chartership progress

Job description

Planner

Location: London

Sector: Town Planning / Property & Development

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are working with a highly regarded, employee-owned planning and development consultancy that is looking to appoint a Planner to join its growing team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile development projects, advising clients across a range of sectors and contributing to complex planning and development strategies.

The Role

As a Planner, you will work closely with senior colleagues and clients, supporting the delivery of planning advice and managing a varied workload. Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and preparing planning applications and associated documentation.
• Undertaking planning policy research and assessing development proposals.
• Advising on planning opportunities, constraints and development strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders.
• Assisting with planning appeals and other statutory planning processes.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting technical documents.
• Attending client meetings and site visits.
• Supporting project delivery and maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or relevant development environment.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and relevant legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a team.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property and development.

MRTPI qualification, or progress towards chartership, would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

You will be joining an established and respected consultancy offering exposure to a varied project portfolio, opportunities to develop your technical expertise and a supportive environment in which to progress your planning career.