Town Planner

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

An established and well-regarded planning consultancy is seeking a motivated Town Planner to join its growing team in Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment, working on a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use sectors.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior colleagues, clients, developers and local authorities, contributing to projects from initial appraisal through to planning determination.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning research.
• Provide planning advice to a range of private and public sector clients.
• Draft planning statements, representations and reports.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultees and project teams.
• Monitor planning policy and legislative changes relevant to client projects.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and stakeholder consultations.
• Assist with business development activities and client relationship management.

About You

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Working towards, or already holding, MRTPI status.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards chartership where applicable.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A friendly and collaborative team culture.