Town Planner

Job Description

Associate Town Planner – Bedford | Hybrid

Strategic Planning Consultancy | Urban Regeneration & Large-Scale Development

Why Join?

✔ Work with a specialist planning consultancy delivering residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects.

✔ Be part of a collaborative team of 8 professionals in a hybrid role based in Bedford.

✔ Engage in high-impact urban regeneration & land promotion projects.

Your Role

• Provide expert planning advice to clients.
• Lead and collaborate on a variety of projects.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, local plan representations, and appeals.
• Manage site promotion and liaise with key stakeholders.
• Keep updated on planning policy changes at local and levels.
• Identify new business and cross-selling opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Work closely with Associate Directors & Directors.

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in planning (public or private sector).
• Degree in Town Planning or similar.
• RTPI membership.
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Full driving licence & access to a car.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Private health insurance.
• Death in service cover.
• RTPI membership paid.