Town Planner (RTPI) – Growth Path & CPD Support

Tate Recruitment; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Health voucher

RTPI CPD support

Pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Office in town centre

Job summary

Tate Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a small, established consultancy in a town-centre location. You will support planning applications and appeals across varied projects for private clients and developers, with an emphasis on delivering successful outcomes.

This open-level role offers progression toward senior responsibilities in a supportive team, with a salary of £30k–£45k depending on experience and a full-time permanent contract (part-time considered).

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Town Planning experience.
• Working toward RTPI membership.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support planning applications and appeals.
• Liaise with Clients, Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders.
• Research planning policy, site history and constraints.
• Draft planning appraisals, statements and representations.
• Advise on planning conditions and post‑decision matters.
• Support Local Plan site promotions and monitoring.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex schemes.
• Senior-level responsibilities may include fee management and leading planning strategies.

Skills

Town Planning

Communication

Organisation

MS Word

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Tate Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join a small, established consultancy in a town-centre location. You will support planning applications and appeals across varied projects for private clients and developers, with an emphasis on delivering successful outcomes.

This open-level role offers progression toward senior responsibilities in a supportive team, with a salary of £30k–£45k depending on experience and a full-time permanent contract (part-time considered).