Town Planner - York (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

I'm currently working with a highly respected, independent planning and rural consultancy that is looking to appoint a talented Town Planner to join its growing team based in York. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who is keen to work on a diverse portfolio of rural, residential, and strategic development projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and managing projects from initial appraisal through to determination. You'll be working closely with a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, supporting clients that range from private landowners to developers and institutional clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning research
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Managing projects and liaising with stakeholders, local authorities, and consultants
• Supporting senior colleagues on complex and strategic planning projects

About You

I'm keen to speak with candidates who are:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership)
• Educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Experienced in the UK planning system (private or public sector)
• A strong communicator with excellent report-writing skills
• Proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple projects

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Strong support for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on unique rural and land-based projects
• Friendly, close-knit team environment with a strong reputation in the sector

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to join a well-established consultancy with a distinctive niche in rural planning. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting projects and benefit from a supportive culture that genuinely invests in its people.

If you're a Town Planner looking for your next move in the York area, I'd be very interested in having a confidential conversation.