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Town Planner

United Kingdom, Cardiff 27000.00 - 32000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 16, 2026
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We are looking for an early-career Town Planner to support a diverse range of projects, including residential, healthcare, education, student accommodation, cultural, and energy sectors. Reporting to senior planners, you will gain hands-on experience across planning applications, site appraisals, and client engagement, building your skills and career in a supportive consultancy environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Support planning applications and produce high-quality planning documents
  • Conduct site appraisals, research, and policy analysis
  • Assist senior planners in managing client relationships and project delivery
  • Work closely with urban designers, landscape architects, and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions
  • Contribute to public consultations, planning committees, and stakeholder meetings
  • Gain exposure to planning systems in both England and Wales

Requirements

  • Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • 1-4 years of planning experience, ideally in a consultancy setting
  • Understanding of planning policy and development processes in England and Wales
  • Proactive, organised, and collaborative with strong communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience preparing planning applications and supporting submissions
  • Familiarity with public consultation processes and stakeholder engagement
  • Professional accreditation or working toward RTPI membership

What we offer

  • Hybrid working options (office in Bristol or Cardiff)
  • Employee ownership with profit share
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Work on meaningful, design-led projects that shape communities
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