Town Planner

The Planner Jobs Redactive Publishing Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Planner role based in York with a hybrid pattern (1-2 days in the office). It is a permanent position with a consultancy that values its established market presence and a diverse, commercially focused project workload.

You will handle a varied portfolio, deliver planning advice, prepare applications, and liaise with authorities and clients, developing planning expertise alongside senior professionals.

Qualifications

• RTPI-accredited degree or Master's in planning or equivalent.
• Experience within a planning environment (consultancy/local authority).
• Experience with UK planning system and policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proactive approach to career development.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of commercial planning projects.
• Providing high-quality planning advice to clients.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and stakeholders.
• Undertaking planning research and preparing appraisals.
• Supporting senior team members on larger projects.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining client relationships.
• Representing clients at meetings with planning authorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or MSc

Job description

Town Planner

Location: York

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office

Job Type: Permanent

Carrington West are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy who are looking to appoint a Town Planner to join their growing team in York.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner with experience in the UK planning system to develop your career within a consultancy environment, working on a diverse range of interesting and commercially focused projects.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and develop your planning expertise alongside experienced professionals.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will be involved in a varied portfolio of commercial planning projects, providing planning advice and supporting projects from inception through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a range of commercial planning projects.
• Providing high-quality planning advice to clients.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Undertaking planning research and preparing planning appraisals.
• Supporting senior members of the team on larger and more complex projects.
• Contributing to business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Representing clients at meetings and discussions with planning authorities and stakeholders.

About You

We are looking for a Town Planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and relevant experience within a consultancy, local authority or similar environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree or Master's qualification accredited by the RTPI.
• Relevant experience within a planning environment.
• Experience or an interest in commercial planning projects.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team.
• A proactive approach to career development and professional growth.

MRTPI / Chartered status is not essential for this position, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates who are working towards chartership or looking to begin their APC.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy with an established presence in the market and a strong pipeline of commercial work.

You will benefit from a flexible hybrid working arrangement alongside the opportunity to work on varied and commercially focused projects, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you're a Town Planner with an RTPI-accredited degree or Master's looking for your next opportunity in York, we'd be keen to hear from you.