Town Planner / Planning Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Winchester seeks an experienced Town Planner/Planning Consultant for a strategic role. The position offers a salary of up to £55,000, hybrid flexibility, and a collaborative work environment focused on innovative urban design.

Benefits

21 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Professional memberships paid for

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in planning.
• Proven background with historical/listed buildings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide strategic advice on planning framework and law.
• Negotiate with local authorities and key stakeholders.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in town planning

Degree in urban design

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Client:

Hunter Dunning

Location:

Winchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Town Planner / Planning Consultant Job in Winchester, Hampshire

Town Planner / Planning Consultant job available in Winchester and London locations with a highly regarded and leading architectural practice. Seeking an experienced Town Planner who is looking for a varied and strategic role with a practice that boasts and unrivalled portfolio of projects. Offering a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits and hybrid flexibility.

With decades of experience, this firm has built a strong reputation in traditional architecture and urban design. Its diverse portfolio includes everything from sensitively restored heritage properties to distinctive new homes. The practice is also increasingly involved in urban projects that focus on integrating developments within their surroundings. Client goals and visions remain central to every project, shaping both the approach and final outcome. The firm fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging its team to push the boundaries of both the theory and application of traditional architectural principles.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals, including managing the pre-application process and planning notes on land and buildings
• Provide guidance on local and national planning frameworks
• Provide strategic advice on planning framework and law, developing strategies for approval of sensitive projects
• Coordinate the preparation of Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements, and contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
• Manage the preparation of supporting documents for development and infrastructure schemes, including Development Consent Orders
• Assist clients with the planning process and provide solutions to overcome planning challenges
• Negotiate with local authorities and key stakeholders
• Provide strategies to internal teams and be a primary point of contact for planning related matters.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of industry experience, private or public sector
• Proven background working on a variety of projects including historical/listed buildings and sensitive projects
• Experience with projects across London and Hampshire, ideally with relationships in both locations
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills
• Ideally degree qualified in town planning, urban design, or similar
• MRTPI / MRICS, preferred but not essential.

What you get back

• Salary of £40,000 - £55,000
• 21 days of holiday, plus bank holidays and discretionary leave over Christmas
• No staff are expected to work overtime, but if offered they will pay this at an increased rate
• Employee assistance programme
• The practice offers a variety of workplace activities and groups, such as ‘Woman in Architecture, Sustainability Working Group, and Historic Buildings Working Group’ – just to name a few!
• Professional memberships paid for
• Project trips, sketching sessions, social events, and charity fundraising
• Flexible working with 3 days per week required in the office