Town Planner

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has become available with one of the region’s most highly regarded planning consultancies, operating at the heart of the Oxford–Cambridge growth corridor. With a team of experienced chartered planners and a strong pipeline of residential-led strategic land work, this business advises land promoters, house builders and private landowners on projects that are shaping the future of Bedfordshire and the wider commuter belt.

The consultancy has established a reputation for combining strong technical planning expertise with commercially grounded advice, helping clients unlock land, navigate policy risk and secure deliverable outcomes. Their work often sits at the intersection of housing delivery, infrastructure planning and Local Plan promotion.

• Preparing and submitting full and outline planning applications
• Drafting Planning Statements and supporting documentation
• Supporting pre-application strategy work and development appraisals
• Assisting with Local Plan representations and growth strategy submissions
• Supporting appeal submissions, including evidence gathering
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and project teams
• Attending client meetings, site visits and project workshops

• MRTPI qualified or actively working towards chartership
• Experience gained within consultancy, local authority or developer-side roles
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Commercial awareness and interest in strategic land planning
• Proactive approach and genuine enthusiasm for consultancy work

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to build a long-term career in a high-growth corridor market.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.