Town Planner

The Planner; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Planner role in Swindon with Carrington West, an independent planning consultancy. You will handle a broad range of planning projects, collaborating with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes across the UK.

The role suits someone with around two years of planning experience, in either the public or private sector, who understands the UK planning system and seeks to grow a consulting career.

Qualifications

• Around 2+ years' experience within planning
• Experience in either the public or private sector
• A good understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• A genuine interest in developing their career within consultancy
• Degree or Masters in Town Planning

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of planning projects and deliver successful outcomes
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to achieve planning goals

Skills

Planning experience

Public/private sector

UK planning system

Communication skills

Project management

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree or Masters in Town Planning

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Swindon

Sector: Private Sector

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Are you a Town Planner looking for your next opportunity with a growing, independent consultancy?

Carrington West are pleased to be working with a small, independent planning consultancy that is looking to add an experienced Town Planner to its team. The business works across the UK on a varied portfolio of projects, offering the opportunity to work on interesting and diverse planning instructions rather than being restricted to one particular sector.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you'll be involved in a broad range of planning projects, working closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver successful planning outcomes. The role would suit someone with around two years' planning experience, whether you have gained that experience within the public or private sector.

About You

• Around 2+ years' experience within planning
• Experience gained within either the public or private sector
• A good understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A proactive and commercially minded approach
• A genuine interest in developing their career within consultancy
• Degree or Masters in Town Planning

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a small and independent consultancy where you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied range of projects across the UK.

You'll benefit from:

• Exposure to a diverse project portfolio
• The opportunity to work across different sectors and development types
• Greater responsibility and client exposure
• A close-knit, independent working environment
• The opportunity to develop your consultancy experience and career
• Projects across the UK, with an established presence in Scotland

If you're a Town Planner with around two years' experience and are considering your next move, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.