York Town Planner – Hybrid, Commercial Projects

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 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.