Town Planners – Graduate to Director Level

UK-wide

Competitive salaries and attractive benefits packages

Full Time

Planning, Town Planning

18 July 2026

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Town Planners – Graduate to Director Level

Opportunities Across the UK

Are you a Town Planning professional looking for your next opportunity?

We are partnering with a diverse range of planning consultancies, multidisciplinary practices, property developers, housebuilders, and infrastructure organisations across the UK who are actively recruiting planning professionals from Graduate through to Director level.

With opportunities available nationwide, we are keen to speak with ambitious planners at every stage of their career who are looking to take the next step.

Current Vacancies Include:

  • Graduate Planner
  • Assistant Planner
  • Planner
  • Senior Planner
  • Principal Planner
  • Associate Planner
  • Associate Director
  • Director

Locations

We are recruiting for opportunities throughout the UK, including:

  • London
  • Birmingham
  • Manchester
  • Leeds
  • Bristol
  • Cambridge
  • Reading
  • Cardiff
  • And many more locations nationwide

Hybrid, flexible, and fully remote opportunities are available with selected employers.

Sectors & Specialisms

We are interested in speaking with planners from a variety of backgrounds, including:

  • Private Planning Consultancy
  • Local Authority Planning
  • Residential Development
  • Strategic Land
  • Commercial & Mixed-Use Development
  • Infrastructure & Utilities
  • Energy & Renewables
  • Rural & Environmental Planning
  • Regeneration & Development Management

Candidate Requirements

Requirements will vary depending on the level of role, but successful candidates will typically possess:

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • MRTPI qualification or progression towards chartership (where applicable)
  • Strong report-writing and communication skills
  • Experience managing planning applications and appeals
  • Commercial awareness and client-facing experience for senior appointments
  • Leadership and business development capabilities for Associate Director and Director-level roles

What’s On Offer?

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Exposure to high-profile projects across multiple sectors
  • MRTPI support and professional development
  • Opportunities to progress into leadership and management positions

Interested?

Whether you are actively looking for a new role or simply want to explore the current planning market, we would be pleased to have a confidential discussion about opportunities that align with your experience, aspirations, and location preferences.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation about current Town Planning opportunities across the UK.

[email protected] | 01792 677 005

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