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February 26, 2025 | Comments Off on Town Planner

Associate Town Planner Job in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Due to continued expansion, our client is hiring for an Associate Town Planner Job in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The ideal candidate for this role will be a Chartered Town Planner who has experience working across a range of project types and enjoys being a part of a collaborative and engaging team. The role is offered on a hybrid basis from their Bedford office.

This planning consultancy specialises in delivering strategic planning solutions for residential, mixed-use, and commercial development projects, with a particular focus on urban regeneration and large-scale land promotion. They work closely with both public and private sector clients, providing expert advice and solutions that shape sustainable communities. This role would be based in their Bedford office, where you will join a close-knit team of 8 professionals. The firm offers a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and development, providing the opportunity to work on high-impact projects while advancing your career in a supportive and flexible setting.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide advice on planning matter to clients
  • Collaborate and take the lead on projects
  • Local plan representations
  • Manage site promotion and appeals
  • Preparing and submitting planning applications
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Optimise new business and cross-selling opportunities
  • Keep updated on local and national planning policy changes
  • Assist in mentoring and supporting other members of the team
  • Support the Associate Directors and Directors.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience post-qualification (private or public sector)
  • Degree qualified in Town Planning or similar
  • RTPI membership
  • Strong communication skills
  • Full driving licence and car.

What you get back

  • Salary dependent on experience
  • Bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days + Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Private health insurance
  • Death in service
  • Professional body membership paid.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

Did you know we run a referral scheme? We'll give you £300 worth of vouchers if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place in a new job role. Just send us their information and we'll do the rest. Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they've successfully completed the probation period.

Associate Town Planner Job in Bedford - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Matt Trussler Job Ref: 15123)

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