Town Planner- Nottingham
- Nottingham
- £28,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
TYPE: Remote hybridKey skills required for this role1-2 years public or private sector Town Planning experienceImportanthttps://www.matchtech.com/Job descriptionWe're looking for a motivated Planner to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of sectors and locations, supporting both new and existing client projects. You'll play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to a variety of projects, and supporting colleagues on larger, more complex schemes.What You'll Be DoingYou'll start by managing smaller-scale planning applications, with full support and on-the-job mentoring. As you grow in the role, there will be clear opportunities for promotion to Senior Planner and involvement in business development.Typical tasks include:
- Preparing planning appraisals and applications
- Contributing to strategic planning and local plan promotion
- Engaging in community consultations and negotiations
- Supporting project management and delivering client presentations
- Assisting with planning appeals
- Supported route to RTPI accreditation (if not already achieved)
- Ongoing professional development across all areas of the planning system
- Involvement in business development and networking
- Opportunities to deliver presentations and contribute to winning new work
- Exposure to fee and budget management, with the chance to generate new leads and projects
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writing
- Ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic, resourceful, and self-motivated
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- A professional, friendly approach with strong relationship-building skills
- Full clean UK driving licence
- 1-2 years' experience (for Senior Planner applicants) in the public or private sector
- Familiarity with urban design and masterplanning is a bonus
- An existing client network or ability to bring in new business would be advantageous
- Competitive market salary
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working options
- Minimum 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday leave
- Health insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Paid membership for one professional body (others considered)
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
- Performance-related bonus potential
- Supportive, close-knit team with a positive, flexible culture
- High staff retention and career progression support