Assistant Town Planner

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.

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)

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

• 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.