Town Planner in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected private planning consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Town Planner to provide planning advice, manage applications, and collaborate with clients. Candidates should be RTPI accredited or working towards Chartered status with 1-3 years of planning experience. This opportunity offers flexible working, clear career progression, and a competitive salary package. Join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality planning services.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Clear career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Around 1-3 years of post-graduate planning experience.
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority setting.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning advice to clients across different sectors.
• Assist with managing planning applications and appeals.
• Prepare planning statements and supporting reports.
• Coordinate consultant input and liaise with local authorities.
• Support Local Plan representations and public consultation work.

Skills

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Planning policy understanding

Client management

Education

RTPI accredited or working towards Chartered status

Job description

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Town Planner

Location: Nottingham

Are you a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected private planning consultancy with over 40 years of experience, a strong local reputation and an exciting growth plan for the future.

Based in Nottingham, the team is known for delivering high‑quality planning advice across a wide range of development sectors. You will be supported by experienced seniors and directors while being encouraged to develop your own portfolio of clients and projects.

The Role

You will work closely with colleagues and clients to deliver successful planning projects. This position offers a varied workload and excellent opportunities to learn, progress and build your expertise in both development management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Providing planning advice to clients across different sectors

• Assisting with or managing planning applications and appeals
• Preparing planning statements, appraisals and supporting reports
• Coordinating consultant input and liaising with local authorities
• Supporting Local Plan representations and public consultation work
• Maintaining a strong understanding of planning policy and legislation

About You

RTPI accredited or working towards Chartered status

• Around 1-3 years of post‑graduate planning experience
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority setting
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills
• Eager to learn, progress and take on responsibility
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage allowance provided)

Why Apply?

• Flexible working opportunities within a supportive team
• Clear career progression with structured development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with an established and respected consultancy contributing to high‑quality local development

If you are looking to grow your planning career with a supportive and ambitious consultancy, this could be the perfect move for you.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP, so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.