Town Planner / Planning Consultant – Central London Consultancy (Private Practice)

Are you a motivated and commercially-minded Town Planner looking to take your planning career to the next level? Our client is a well-established and respected town planning consultancy based in Central London, offering tailored planning advice and support across a wide range of project types and scales. With a reputation for trusted technical expertise and outstanding client service, they work on complex residential, mixed-use, commercial and regeneration schemes across London and the wider South East.

The Opportunity
We are partnering with this London practice to recruit a Town Planner / Planning Consultant to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity if you thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and want exposure to engaging planning work right across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support planning strategy, appraisals and submissions for a varied portfolio of projects.

• Prepare and draft planning statements, policy reviews, and technical reports.

• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients and design teams.

• Manage planning applications and negotiations, including responding to consultee queries.

• Provide practical, commercially aware advice underpinned by up-to-date policy and guidance.

About You

• Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related built environment discipline.

• Experience in a consultancy environment is desirable – local authority experience will also be considered.

• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• RTPI membership or eligibility to work towards accreditation is a plus.

• Self-starter with an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work closely with senior planners on technically-challenging projects.

• Central London office location with excellent access to transport hubs.

• Supportive team culture and professional development opportunities.

If you are a skilled planner looking to progress your career in a market-leading consultancy environment, we want to hear from you.