Transport Planner jobs in United States

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Job Title: Assistant Town Planner / Town Planner
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Sector: Private Consultancy
Salary: Competitive, DOE + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join a Dynamic Planning Consultancy in the Heart of Chelmsford

Are you an ambitious and motivated planning professional looking to develop your career within a thriving private consultancy? Our client is seeking an Assistant Town Planner or Town Planner to join our Chelmsford office.

They pride themselves on delivering high-quality planning advice and securing successful outcomes for a wide range of clients across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. Whether you're early in your career or seeking your next challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects and grow within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals

• Undertake policy research and prepare planning statements and reports

• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, architects, and consultants

• Attend client meetings, site visits, and community consultations

• Support senior planners with project management and delivery

• Keep up to date with local and national planning policy changes

Requirements:

• A relevant RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline

• Currently working towards or already MRTPI qualified

• 1-3 years' planning experience, ideally within a consultancy or local authority

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills

• A team player with a proactive attitude and commercial awareness

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development

• A supportive, inclusive, and sociable team culture

• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and client sectors

• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options available

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.