Town Planner

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Town Planner - Growing Planning Consultancy - Hitchin

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Role: Full-time, Permanent

I'm working with a well-established, independent planning consultancy-highly regarded for its commercial awareness, technical expertise, and strong client relationships-to find an ambitious Town Planner for their Hitchin office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, experienced team where you'll gain exposure to a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, rural, leisure, and mixed-use developments across the region.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will:

Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications and appeals.
Undertake site appraisals, planning assessments, and policy research.
Support senior planners on complex development schemes.
Liaise with clients, local authorities, and external consultants.
Provide clear planning advice and contribute to project strategies.
Work across a wide variety of sectors-no two projects the same.

Ideal Candidate

You will have:

A relevant RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent.
Experience in a consultancy or local authority planning team.
Strong written communication and report-writing ability.
Solid understanding of planning policy and development processes.
A proactive, organised, and client-focused approach.
MRTPI or working towards chartership (full support provided).This role suits an Assistant Planner looking to step up or an established Town Planner seeking broader, hands-on project exposure in a supportive consultancy environment.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid working
RTPI support and structured progression
Varied project workload
Supportive, personable team culture
Excellent long-term career development

How to Apply

Keen to join a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence and a commitment to professional growth?
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Location:
Hitchin
Salary:
£30,000 - £40,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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