Town Planner

TipTopJob; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Northampton is seeking a motivated Town Planner to join their team. This role offers the chance to manage planning applications, prepare essential documentation, and engage with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The consultancy provides competitive salary, flexible working options, and ongoing development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Inclusive team culture

Exposure to a variety of projects

Qualifications

• Ideally MRTPI or actively working toward chartership.
• Previous consultancy experience preferred, though strong local authority applicants will also be considered.
• Genuine interest in shaping the built environment and contributing to sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a balanced caseload of planning applications, pre-apps, appraisals, and policy work.
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and detail-oriented approach

Experience in consultancy or local authority

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Town Planner : Leading Planning Consultancy Northampton GBPCompetitive + Benefits. Are you a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a supportive, forward-thinking consultancy? We are working exclusively with a highly regarded planning practice, known for its collaborative culture and impressive portfolio of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the Midlands. Due to sustained growth, they are now seeking an ambitious Planner to join their expanding Northampton office.

About The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a meaningful part in a well-established planning team that delivers a diverse range of development projects for private and public-sector clients. Youll be involved in everything from preparing planning applications and appeals, to managing client relationships, to contributing to the strategic direction of complex schemes. The environment is energetic, professional, and supportive-ideal for someone who enjoys variety and the chance to genuinely influence outcomes.

What Youll Be Doing

• Managing a balanced caseload of planning applications, pre-apps, appraisals, and policy work
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements, and supporting documentation
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Offering informed, confident planning advice to clients
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger-scale, high-profile developments
• Developing your technical expertise and progressing toward chartership if not already achieved

What Were Looking For

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Ideally MRTPI or actively working toward chartership
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with the confidence to manage your own workload
• A genuine interest in shaping the built environment and contributing to sustainable development
• Previous consultancy experience preferred, though strong local authority applicants will also be considered

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary tailored to experience
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways
• A warm, inclusive team culture where your ideas and contribution are genuinely valued
• Exposure to a rich variety of projects across the region

If youre looking for a role that offers both professional growth and the chance to make a real impact within a respected planning consultancy, we would love to hear from you.