Job title: Town Planner

Location: Bedford

Salary: Flexible

Town Planner - Bedford

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Bedford |Full-time | Private Planning Consultancy
Competitive Salary + Benefits (DOE)

I'm currently working with a highly regarded, independent planning consultancy based in Bedford that is looking to appoint a talented Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to develop their career within a supportive, commercially focused environment that works across a diverse portfolio of projects.

You'll be joining a well-established consultancy with a strong regional presence and an expanding client base. The team works across a broad range of sectors including:

• Residential (strategic and immediate)
• Commercial and mixed-use
• Rural and land promotion
• Local plan representations and appeals

You will play an active role in managing planning applications, preparing supporting documentation, liaising with local authorities, and advising clients throughout the planning process.

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Drafting planning statements and supporting documents
• Managing projects from instruction through to decision
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Engaging with stakeholders, local authorities, and consultants
• Assisting with site appraisals and development strategy work

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

This role would suit someone at Planner or Senior Planner level who is looking to step into a position with genuine progression opportunities. xbpsjku

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Supportive, close-knit team environment
• Clear career progression pathway
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• Flexible working arrangements

If you're a proactive and ambitious Town Planner looking for your next move in Bedford, I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation.