Town Planner - #2140463

Town Planner (Planner Level)

Location: Cardiff (5 days per week in office) Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

We are a well-established planning consultancy with a strong team culture and a genuinely sociable working environment. We believe great planning advice comes from a close-knit, collaborative team — and we invest in building that both in and out of the office. If you're looking for a supportive, down-to-earth team where your professional development is taken seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

We are seeking a Town Planner at Planner level to join our Cardiff office. This is an office-based role (five days a week), reflecting our belief that being together in person is central to how we collaborate, mentor and deliver for our clients.

You will work across a varied caseload covering general planning, heritage matters and planning enforcement, supporting senior colleagues and clients on a range of projects across Wales and the wider region.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, including supporting statements and appraisals
• Providing planning advice on heritage-related matters, including listed building consent and conservation area considerations
• Assisting with planning enforcement casework, including investigations and correspondence
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants
• Conducting site visits, appraisals and due diligence
• Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes relevant to Wales
• Supporting senior planners and directors on larger, more complex projects
• Contributing to the team's collaborative and sociable culture, including team days, socials and internal knowledge-sharing

About You

• Approximately 2-3 years' relevant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment
• Experience across general planning, heritage and enforcement casework is highly desirable
• Actively working towards RTPI chartership, with a clear commitment to completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
• Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A team player who enjoys collaborative working and being part of an office-based, sociable culture
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Full UK driving licence (desirable, for site visits)

What We Offer

• Salary of £34,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience
• Structured support towards RTPI chartership, including mentoring and study support
• A collaborative, office-based team culture with regular team socials and events
• Exposure to a broad and varied caseload across general planning, heritage and enforcement
• Clear opportunities for career progression within the consultancy