Planner

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Hybrid Working)Salary: Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsType: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is a leading national property and planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across the residential, commercial, rural, infrastructure and energy sectors.

With a well-established planning team in the Midlands and an impressive portfolio of private and public sector clients, they are seeking an ambitious Town Planner to join their growing office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, working alongside specialists in development, rural consultancy, infrastructure, utilities, valuation and property services.

As a Town Planner, you will work on a varied range of planning projects across the UK, supporting clients from initial site appraisal through to planning determination and delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and site promotion projects.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Providing planning advice to a diverse client base.
• Drafting planning statements and supporting reports.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and key stakeholders.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, including architects, highways consultants, ecologists and landscape architects.
• Supporting business development activities and strengthening client relationships.
• Attending client meetings, site visits and public consultation events where required.

We are keen to hear from candidates who possess:

• A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI status or progress towards chartership.
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current planning policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.

• Opportunity to join a highly respected national consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse and interesting project portfolio.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Structured career progression and professional development support.
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday allowance and additional employee benefits.
• Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for long-term career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career with a business that combines the resources of a national consultancy with the culture and support of a close-knit planning team.

For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact the consultant managing this appointment. All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.