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
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Preparing and submitting planning applications, including supporting statements and appraisals
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Providing planning advice on heritage-related matters, including listed building consent and conservation area considerations
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Assisting with planning enforcement casework, including investigations and correspondence
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Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other consultants
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Conducting site visits, appraisals and due diligence
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Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes relevant to Wales
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Supporting senior planners and directors on larger, more complex projects
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Contributing to the team's collaborative and sociable culture, including team days, socials and internal knowledge-sharing
About You
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Approximately 2-3 years' relevant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment
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Experience across general planning, heritage and enforcement casework is highly desirable
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Actively working towards RTPI chartership, with a clear commitment to completing the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
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Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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A team player who enjoys collaborative working and being part of an office-based, sociable culture
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
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Full UK driving licence (desirable, for site visits)
What We Offer
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Salary of £34,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience
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Structured support towards RTPI chartership, including mentoring and study support
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A collaborative, office-based team culture with regular team socials and events
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Exposure to a broad and varied caseload across general planning, heritage and enforcement
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Clear opportunities for career progression within the consultancy
