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Assistant Town Planner - Oxford Confidential Independent Planning Consultancy External Recruitment Campaign A respected, design-conscious independent planning consultancy-kept confidential at this stage-is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their growing Oxford team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career planner to work closely with experienced professionals on a wide variety of projects across the region. The firm is known for its high-quality work, personable culture, and strong reputation for delivering intelligent planning solutions in sectors including residential, rural, heritage, mixed-use, and commercial development. The Role As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior colleagues in delivering planning advice, preparing application material, and helping manage projects from early-stage feasibility through to determination. Your responsibilities will typically include: Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and application submissions Conducting research and site appraisals to assess development potential Assisting with policy review, planning history checks, and evidence gathering Liaising with local authorities, clients, and consultants Supporting senior staff with appeals, public consultations, and reporting Helping to maintain project files and ensuring smooth delivery of deadlines The role provides hands-on experience, client exposure, and ongoing professional training. About You We are looking for a planner who is enthusiastic, detail-focused, and genuinely passionate about the built environment. You should have: A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, or similar Ideally some experience in a consultancy or local authority (placement year or 6-12 months+) Strong written communication skills and an interest in preparing planning documentation A good understanding of the UK planning system and current policy Confidence working both independently and as part of a small team A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learn Candidates working toward, or intending to work toward, RTPI accreditation are particularly encouraged. Why Join This Consultancy? The organisation offers the advantages of a close-knit, independent practice: Direct mentorship from highly experienced planning professionals Early responsibility and involvement in diverse project work A supportive, friendly culture with genuine opportunities for progression Varied work across rural, urban, and heritage contexts Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and a well-located Oxford office This is a role where your development is taken seriously and your contribution is genuinely valued.

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri Share this Job We are looking for a Principal / Associate Highways Engineer who is looking for the next step to take responsibility within a small consultancy and work alongside the directors. You will be required to be technical and a leader for junior employees. Responsibilities Preparing fee proposals, resolving issues and developing scope of works Assessing the clients' needs, developing a plan of work Briefing more junior members of the team Expected to actively engage with junior staff members, checking drawings and reports as they progress and helping to anticipate and resolve technical challenges. Technical lead on projects, advising clients and developing design proposals for residential and commercial projects across the UK Candidate Profile S278 Highway Design/Access Design Junction & Roundabout Design Highway Alignment Design Road Sign & Line Design Exception Report Responses to RSAs & S38 Reviews RFIs Negotiating technical approvals for Local Highway Authorities FLT Driver - Days (3 on / 3 off Rotation) Salary: Competitive Sector: Transport Infrastructure, Production & Manufacturing Contract Type: Full time Town/City: WEST LOTHIAN We're looking for a talented Active Travel Engineer to join an award-winning consultancy that's shaping the future of sustainable transport across the UK. This is your chance to be part of a team delivering innovative and high-impact active travel projects that truly transform co Salary: Competitive Sector: Transport Infrastructure Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Birmingham Our client is a well-established independent transport planning consultancy that provides professional transport planning and assessment services for private-sector development projects across the UK. They are now seeking a motivated Graduate Transport Planner with approximately We are working with a specialist design consultancy to recruit an experienced Transport Planner to join their growing team. The consultancy takes an integrated approach to transport planning and engineering, delivering innovative and practical design solutions that help create be Are you a Transport Planner looking to join a small, ambitious consultancy where your work truly matters? Our client is an organically growing transport planning practice specialising in private sector development projects. With a friendly, collaborative culture, they offer real Salary: Competitive Sector: Transport Infrastructure Contract Type: Permanent Town/City: Many Locations

Role - Assistant Landscape Planner Location - Central Manchester Salary - £30 - £34K DOE LEAD Careers have been appointed to source an Assistant Landscape Planner for a Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy in Manchester. The consultancy works on some of the UK's most exciting development projects, ranging from residential and commercial schemes to nationally significant transport infrastructure, renewable energy development, new settlements and urban regeneration. The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of projects covering all aspects of landscape planning, including landscape and townscape character assessment, landscape and visual impact assessment, landscape and visual sensitivity and capacity assessment studies, and design mitigation and enhancement proposals. This role offers great flexibility and quick career progression with the potential to eventually step up to a leadership role. Key Skills and Qualifications A Degree/Post Graduate Degree in Landscape Architecture Proven track record in Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments and their application Experience in landscape character assessment and appraisal Creative interest in green infrastructure and environmental design and management Good written skills CAD/GIS and graphic software ability desirable An understanding of procedures and guidance relating to the preparation of visualisations desirable Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact comfortably with people at all levels and within different disciplines Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the country to undertake site visits On Offer A competitive salary and benefits package with bonus Flexible working An employer conscious of your work /family/social life balance Full training, support, CPD programme and Pathway Mentoring Study groups for CMLI preparation A professional development plan for personal goals and career development Payment of 2 key professional subscription fees A superb office culture with team building days, trips & lunches A forward-thinking employer with strong ethos An equal Opportunities Employer This practice knows that mental wellbeing is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Workplaces that prioritise mental health have better engagement, higher productivity, greater morale and all members of their team have higher job satisfaction. You must have full right to work in the UK and have a landscape architecture degree to be considered for this role The next step If you are interested in this Assistant Landscape Architect role or any other similar opportunities, please click apply and upload your CV, or contact Adam Johnston on to find out what else may be out there. All applications for this Assistant Landscape Architect role will remain completely confidential between yourself and Adam Johnston at LEAD Careers. You will not be added to any mailing lists and rest assured your details would NOT be passed on to anyone without your prior authorisation. Additionally, please connect on LinkedIn to stay updated on the latest news.

Berrys At Berrys, we're all about land and property. Working from four offices across the Midlands, we offer an array of services - planning, architecture, building surveying, valuation and business consultancy - to help our clients make the most of their assets. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of planners, surveyors, archaeologists, engineers and architects based in the Shrewsbury office and part of a business which is big enough for a varied range of work and opportunities but small enough to provide autonomy and a chance to really get to know everyone expanding your skills and building new connections. Our work ranges from applications and appeals to site promotions. Our projects span everything from sustainable urban extensions and solar farms to historic barn conversions. You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload of projects, lead and support multi-disciplinary projects with your colleagues and develop specialist skills in areas you find particularly interesting. Senior or Principal Planning Consultant Role - What will you be doing? The role will suit somebody who has a background either in local authority or private sector and is keen to work in a supportive and friendly environment. We are looking for somebody who is calm and confident and who enjoys helping people. Someone best suited to the role will have good initiative, communication and negotiation skills as it will involve direct client and Local Planning Authority contact. The role will include working on a diverse range of tasks including: Planning Statements Advising on Statutory Consents and Planning Strategy Coordinating Planning Application Submissions Appeals Attending Town & Parish Council meetings Presenting at Planning Committee meetings Call for Sites Submissions and Land Promotion Reviewing Consultant/Specialist Reports Environmental Statements Senior or Principal Planning Consultant Role - What are we looking for? We re looking for someone who understands and enjoys the world of planning but also enjoys working with people. A good listener who can anticipates the needs of a client, and provides answers before questions are even asked. If you re the kind of person who builds trust through proactive communication and excellent service, then this is the job for you. We re also looking for someone who has the following: Post graduate degree in a related subject, e.g. town planning, urban design RTPI membership or another relevant professional accreditation Excellent written English and creative problem-solving abilities A skills base in the UK planning system Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience Ability to advise and offer confident and quality advice as a planning project lead Confident in liaising with a project team with excellent communication skills Experience of dealing with a wide variety of development projects both urban and rural and large and small-scale The role will include outdoor site visits and on-site advice, so you will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly Monday-Friday. Senior or Principal Planning Consultant Role - Benefits The role sits within a friendly and supportive team with opportunities to develop. We will offer an excellent salary for the right candidate reflective of your skills, qualifications and experience We will pay all the appropriate professional memberships and fund your attendance at relevant CPD events and time off for approved training We provide Private Healthcare scheme for all We have an Employee Assistance Programme, including a health plan and annual flu jab We have an agile working philosophy allowing for a mix of remote and office working We provide an entitlement of 35 days holiday per annum (pro rata to working hours) inclusive of bank holidays An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday We also give an additional day of holiday for every 3 years of service Potential for discretionary bonus We provide an enhanced workplace pension scheme operated through The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) Following successful probation period, access to employee loan and employee discount on Berrys services We offer salary sacrifice schemes for Electric Vehicles and Cycle to Work schemes Closing Date: 2nd February 2026 Please note that we may close this role early, if sufficient applications are received, therefore it is recommended to apply early if you match the criteria.

Graduate Town Planner A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a talented and ambitious Graduate Town Planner in the South-East! My client is an Independent Planning Consultancy providing advice to promotors, developers, and landowners throughout the east and south east of England across a range of development sectors. My client is leading major strategic projects and offers candidates the opportunity to hone their professional skills on a range of exciting projects in a supportive environment. Due to my clients continued growth and increasing workload, they are looking to expand their team further with motivated and dynamic individuals. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI accredited Planning degree or equivalent qualification. Previous experience through industry placement or work shadowing ideal but not essential. Most importantly the candidate must be self-motivated and have a Passion for all things Planning! As part of a specialist and focused team, the new member will utilise their skills in playing an assistant role in the promotion of a number of major, exciting and complex projects! The successful candidate will thrive in a busy environment, hone their planning and business skills, work with a full range of other development disciplines and take satisfaction from the achievement of professional and personal goals! The successful candidate will be trained in research, stakeholder engagement, project co-ordination, clear communication, and project promotion. My client offers a flexible working arrangement with an appropriate balance between home and office working. For the ideal candidate, my client is happy to offer a competitive starting salary as well as an impressive benefits package that includes a company car allowance! Interested? For applications, and more information regarding this role, please send your up to date CV to Megan Field at , or call (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity and others in the Town Planning sector

Job title: Graduate Town Planner (Contract role) Location: East Sussex Salary: Flexible An excellent opportunity has opened for a Graduate Town Planner to join a private independent consultancy on a contract basis which will be a rolling contract with the potential to turn permanent in the future. My client is a Town Planning Development and Heritage practice who work on commercial, residential, heritage and rural projects and are looking for someone at a Graduate level with some experience within an LPA or Private Consultancy who can come in and support the Director on a daily basis. Your role will consist of working on planning applications, appraisals, enforcement appeals. To be considered for the role we are looking for the successful Graduate Town Planner to have an MSc within Town Planning and work experience within a private practice and LPA. We are also looking for you to have your own car and full UK driving license to be able to attend site visits. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward you're CV over to and I will be in touch

Job title: Graduate Town Planner Location: West Sussex Salary: Competitive An excellent opportunity has opened for a Graduate Town Planner to join a small growing independent practice based in the West Sussex area. My client specialises in a wide range of projects:- - Residential - Heritage - Commercial - Renewables - Agricultural. The successful candidate applying for the role as a Graduate Town Planner will have an MSc within the Town Planning sector and have a work placement in either the public or private sector. Ideally the right candidate will have access to their own car to attend site visits. To be considered for this role as a Graduate Town Planner we are looking for enthusiastic candidates who are looking for longevity in their career and are passionate about a role within the Town Planning sector, this will then be reflected in salary and the overall package. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and (phone number removed) and forward your details to

Town Planner / Assistant Planner required for our client that are based in Taunton. They have a well-known reputation throughout the South West for their range of services within the property sector, assisting clients with finding sites, land sales, development as well as planning solutions looking at feasibility, viability, preparation of design and securing planning permission. As a Town Planner / Assistant Planner you will be working on planning appraisals and general correspondence including communicating with both internal colleagues and external clients providing a high level of service at all times. You will also be involved in appeal submissions and obtaining, managing and chasing supporting documents as well as attending client meetings, site visits and committee meetings. Town Planner / Assistant Planner Position Overview Involved in planning applications High level of communication internally and externally Attending meetings and site visits Administrative duties to support the planning process Background research and analysis Obtaining and managing supporting documents Town Planner / Assistant Planner Position Requirements Minimum of 2 years' experience post graduate Town Planning degree or planning qualification with an RTPI accredited course working towards MRTPI Knowledge of planning law and planning policy Town Planner / Assistant Planner Position Remuneration Salary £22 - £28K Usual BenefitsWe, Bennett and Game Recruitment, a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Join us on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn - Search Bennett and Game Recruitment

Construction Project Manager - This is an exciting role for an experienced Project Manager with at least 3 years’ experience in managing the refurbishment and construction of residential properties, to join a fast-growing property development company operating across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and South West London. The Project Manager will be degree qualified in construction / architecture / engineering / town planning / cost planning, (or equivalent); will have 3 or more years post graduate experience as a Project Manager within an architectural, engineering or property construction office with an involvement in design, refurbishment and construction of residential property development. This role will suit a project management professional that is comfortable in both project management and the technical aspects of design and build of residential buildings. Project sizes vary from refurbishment of houses to building new blocks of flats (up to £4m projects). Responsibilities; Project Management Preparation and executing of end to end construction project work plans Apply technical knowledge and experience to deliver projects to the required quality, cost and time Manage multiple projects concurrently Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and appropriately updated Briefing and liaising with suppliers, sub-contractors, architects, clients, consultants and engineers Project co-ordination Managing day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope Managing the Site Foreman or Site Manager assigned to each project (depending on size) Reviewing project deliverables Attends meetings with a range of stakeholders Ability to use Microsoft Project to produce work plans, resource plans and status reports Financial Management Preparation and monitoring of project budgets including materials, labour and purchased services Understands basic P&L and cost-to-completion forecasts Understands consultants and contractors methods for pricing their services. Assist in the commercial negotiation for the supply of services, labour and materials Ability to use Microsoft Excel to produce project, labour and materials forecasts and budgets Communication Effectively communicates in written and verbal forms Keeps project team well informed of changes within scope and delivery Effectively communicates relevant project information to stakeholders including project teams, construction teams and other professionals Delivers engaging, informative, well-organised presentations Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully to achieve desired outcome Technical Understanding Project management Construction of property General understanding in the areas of design and procurement Working understanding of JCT contracts Must have technical background in the field of Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Town Planning or Cost Planning

Job title: Planning Consultant Location: Head office - Surrey Salary: Flexible An interesting opportunity has opened for a Graduate or Assistant Planner to join a team of professionals who mainly specialise in residential and commercial property projects in the Surrey area. This role offers a great deal of flexibility as you can work from home whilst you will be required to attend site visits. We are looking for candidates who have completed their MSc in Town Planning and someone who has atleast 6 months experience working for a consultancy. This role is a contract position for the first 6 months with the view to go permanent. As this role is a remote vacancy we are considering candidates in the London and South East region. On offer is an excellent commision based package along with a basic salary. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details to

Job title: Planning Consultant Location: Head office - Surrey Salary: £20,000+ An interesting opportunity has opened for a Graduate or Assistant Planner to join a team of professionals who mainly specialise in residential and commercial property projects in the Surrey area. This role offers a great deal of flexibility as you can work from home whilst you will be required to attend site visits. We are looking for candidates who have completed their MSc in Town Planning and someone who has atleast 6 months experience working for a consultancy. This role is a contract position for the first 6 months with the view to go permanent. As this role is a remote vacancy we are considering candidates in the London and South East region. On offer is an excellent commision based package along with a basic salary of around £20,000 dependent on candidate experience. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details to

Job title: Graduate - Assistant Planner Location: Head office - Surrey Salary: £20,000+ An interesting opportunity has opened for a Graduate or Assistant Planner to join a team of professionals who mainly specialise in residential and commercial property projects in the Surrey area. This role offers a great deal of flexibility as you can work from home whilst you will be required to attend site visits. We are looking for candidates who have completed their MSc in Town Planning and someone who has some experience working for a consultancy. This role is a contract position for the first 6 months with the view to go permanent. As this role is a remote vacancy we are considering candidates in the London and South East region. If you are interested in this role then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details to

Job title: Graduate Town Planner Location: Dover Salary: Flexible A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Graduate Town Planner to join an Independent practice based in the Kent / Dover area on a permanent basis. My client who specialises in commercial and residential and rural projects is looking to recruit someone who can come in and join a team of 6 professionals. We are looking for candidates to have an MSc in Town Planning and a work placement. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward your details across to

Salary: £25,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience of candidate A fantastic opportunity has opened up for proactive Town Planner to join an independent planning consultancy in the Newmarket area. We are looking for candidates who have completed both RTPI accredited undergraduate and master degrees (geography as an undergraduate degree will also be considered) with work experience from six months upwards in the town planning industry. Ideally we are looking for someone who is a chartered member of the RTPI but will also consider those who have commenced their APC. We are looking for someone who is able to take control of their own projects with the support of the team. My client specialises in a range of sectors from residential, mixed use regeneration and commercial projects throughout the East and South East of England. They have a programme to support the development of its team members. If you are interested in this position then please call Katy on (phone number removed) and send your CV to (url removed)

Graduate Town Planner - Tunbridge Wells HA 8902 Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 (depending on skills and experience) Our client, an established planning practice is urgently looking to appoint a talented Graduate Town Planner to work from their offices near Tunbridge Wells. This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career in the planning industry and work on a wide range of projects, from home extensions to large scale mixed use and housing developments. The candidate will assist Directors and Senior staff to deliver expert planning advice to their clients at all stages of the planning lifecycle and in time will develop your own client base. They work in a fast paced environment often with strict deadlines, so an ability to effectively manage your own workload and client expectations with supervision is expected. The successful candidate will either have, or be working towards, a Masters in Town Planning (RTPI accredited) and will have a strong ambition to achieve chartered status with the RTPI. Some public or private sector experience is highly advantageous but not essential Duties: Preparing planning applications and appeals Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments Monitoring development plan representations Delivering comprehensive and confident client advice Qualifications/Experience: An RTPI accredited town planning degree (or equivalent) Ideally some private or public sector experience Excellent written, analytical and interpersonal skills

Title: Town Planner Location: Bedford Salary: £22,000 to £27,000 Local based Planning and Development consultancy are actively looking for a skilled Town Planner who ideally has 12/18 months commercial experience to join their Planning department and be trained in all aspects of the planning process as well as be encouraged to work towards their full RTPI membership. You will be trained in all aspects of the Planning process and will work on projects that are based around Renewable Energy, Waste and Minerals, Heritage and Conservation. The majority of work will be around the East of England and at first you will be office based but will eventually also get to be based on site. You will report to an Associate Planner and will be giving guidelines on all aspects of your work. To apply you will ideally have a degree and post graduate qualification in Town Planning. This will be RTPI accredited as the company will put you through your membership. Experience in either the Public or Private sector work and in particular development control and policy work would be beneficial. If you feel this role may be of interest, we would love to hear from you! Call Myles Hooban now on (Apply online only) or email. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch

MRTPI Town Planner - Oxfordshire - Private Planning Consultancy £25000-£35000 + Full Bens The Company: Specialist Town Planning consultancy have due to the level of the work load the need to increase the size of their planning team and currently require a newly qualified Town Planner with ideally 2-4 years commercial experience. As mentioned candidates will be a full chartered Town Planner and have experience in working planning applications up to appeal level with any experience in representing a client at hearings a bonus. In return our client will offer a flexible working pattern an excellent benefits package including healthcare, 5% Pension, bonus scheme, phone and laptop. The Duties: Working on projects for both private and public sector clients you will cover all aspects of the planning process including preparing complex planning applications and report writing for appeals. You will also be able to attend hearing and will be given specific training if required so that eventually you can represent the division as an expert witness. The Planner will be supporting and on occasion leading senior members of staff on a variety of projects across all sectors, therefore experience within a range of planning sectors would be hugely advantageous. The Experience: All work will be in line with the RTPI and ideally you will be a full MRTPI member as mentioned with a degree and post graduate qualification in Town Planning or a similar discipline. Candidates will be mainly office based at first but will ideally drive in order to attend site locations when required. The Next Step: For more information please email or call (Apply online only) for an informal discussion

Graduate Town Planner | Essex | Planning Consultancy £20,000 to £27,000 Due to recent expansion my client is seeking a talented Graduate Planner to join their multi-disciplinary team of Chartered Town Planning Consultants in Essex. You will be working on some exciting projects from the outset including a range of residential, commercial, Leisure/tourism and environmental schemes. As part of this Dynamic team, the Graduate Planner will be responsible for managing your own planning appeals and caseloads whilst also being able to undertake site visits and site appraisals. You will be heavily involved in preparing, submitting and monitoring complex planning applications and have the ability to work to project deadlines. To apply the successful Graduate Town Planner will hold a degree and/or masters in Town Planning or a similar field that is RTPI accredited and ideally have some experience in the planning industry, whether from a placement year, a gap or summer post or even 6-12 months experience after graduation. Are you extremely passionate about Town Planning? Would you like to receive a fantastic base salary alongside a second to none benefits package? Then don't hesitate and act fast to ensure you don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity. If you feel this role may be of interest, we would love to hear from you! Call Myles Hooban now on (Apply online only) or email. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch