Town Planner / Senior Town Planner - UK Planning Consultancy (Bedford / Hybrid)

Town Planning Opportunity with an Independent, Client-Focused Practice

We're partnered with a well-regarded, mid-sized planning consultancy based in Bedford, delivering strategic and development-focused planning services across the UK for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. With a strong reputation for high-quality, commercially astute planning advice, this practice is seeking to expand its team with an experienced Town Planner or Senior Town Planner.

This independent consultancy has built a reputable presence since 2012, providing comprehensive planning services across all development scales and sectors, including planning strategy, development management, appeals, consultation, land supply matters, EIA support, project management and S106/CIL negotiation.

Role Overview

As a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner, you will be a key member of the planning team, contributing to project delivery and client engagement across the full planning lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead or support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals and supporting documentation.

Provide pragmatic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land projects.

Advise on planning strategy, policy interpretation, risk management and negotiation with local planning authorities.

Contribute to site appraisals, community engagement and development plan representations.

Assist with or take responsibility for mentoring junior colleagues (depending on seniority).

About You

We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Town Planner: A strong foundation in planning consultancy or related roles with an understanding of the UK planning system.

Senior Town Planner: Chartered (RTPI) or working towards chartership, with significant consultancy experience, strong project leadership and client management skills.

Excellent written communication - able to produce clear planning statements and client reports.

Commercial awareness, confidence in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).

Hybrid working with flexibility between home and office.

Broad, varied workload with genuine responsibility and exposure to high-profile planning matters.

A supportive, collegiate environment with professional development opportunities