Town Planner

PropSource Consulting; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare (Bupa)

Pension

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Job summary

PropSource Consulting, a growing independent planning consultancy in Central London, is seeking a Town Planner to join their expanding team. The role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across London and the South of England, including strategic residential developments and mixed-use schemes.

You will manage applications from inception to determination, prepare appraisals and planning strategies, and work directly with developers and landowners.

Qualifications

• MRTPI status or RTPI-APC in progress.
• Experience in Development Management, Planning Policy and/or consultancy.
• Experience assessing planning applications and preparing reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ambition to grow within a collaborative, expanding team.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Prepare planning appraisals, reports and planning strategies.
• Work directly with developers, landowners and a broad range of private sector clients.
• Develop project management skills with support from Associates and Directors.
• Gain exposure to major development projects and complex planning issues across London and the South East.

Skills

Strong communication

Career ambition

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MRTPI status or RTPI-APC in progress

Job description

Town Planner

Central London | Independent Planning Consultancy

If you're currently working as a Development Management or Policy Planning Officer within a Local Planning Authority and have been considering a move into consultancy, this could be an excellent opportunity to make that transition.

PropSource Consulting is exclusively supporting a growing independent planning consultancy in Central London as they continue to expand their planning team. They're looking to appoint a Town Planner and are particularly keen to speak with planners from local authorities who are looking for greater project variety, client exposure and long-term career progression.

Applications are also welcomed from planners already working within private consultancy.

The Opportunity

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including strategic residential developments, mixed-use schemes and multiple GLA referable applications throughout London and the South of England.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Manage planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Prepare planning appraisals, reports and planning strategies.
• Work directly with developers, landowners and a broad range of private sector clients.
• Develop your project management skills with support from experienced Associates and Directors.
• Gain exposure to major development projects and complex planning issues across London and the South East.

Why Join?

• High-quality projects with genuine variety.
• A supportive environment for planners making the transition from local authority into consultancy.
• A growing consultancy where progression is based on ability, not waiting for vacancies.
• A collaborative, low-hierarchy culture where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and clients from day one.
• A dynamic, social team with regular events, including monthly Sip & Share sessions and a weekly run club.
• A clear route for progression, with a strong track record of promoting from within.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• MRTPI status or currently working through your RTPI-APC.
• Development Management, Planning Policy and/or consultancy experience.
• Experience assessing planning applications, preparing reports or developing planning policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An ambition to continue developing your career within a collaborative and growing team.

Package

• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare (Bupa)
• Pension
• Hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave

If you've been thinking about moving from local authority into consultancy or you're already working in consultancy and looking for a fresh challenge, we’d love to hear from you.