Assistant Town Planner

Position: Assistant Town Planner (Permanent)
Assistant Town Planner - Chelmsford

Location:

Chelmsford
Salary: £28,000-£35,000 + benefits

A respected and fast-growing planning consultancy (name withheld for confidentiality) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join its successful Chelmsford team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career planner - whether you're a recent graduate, part-way through your APC, or already working at Assistant level - to develop your skills within a supportive, high-performing environment.

The Role

As Assistant Town Planner, you will:

Support senior colleagues on a wide range of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals

Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations

Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams

Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis

Progress your professional development toward chartership (RTPI support provided)

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Ideally educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline

Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills

Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility

Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers

Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team

Why This Role?

Join a consultancy known for its friendly culture and high-quality work

Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes

Benefit from close mentorship and structured RTPI support

Enjoy strong progression opportunities as the team continues to grow

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to join a supportive consultancy where you can truly develop, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch