Town Planner

  • carrington west
  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • Feb 07, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Town Planner
Shrewsbury Full Time

I am working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy to recruit a Town Planner to join their growing team in Shrewsbury. This is a full-time role with a strong office presence, alongside some element of flexible working.

This opportunity would suit a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive, experienced team, working on a broad mix of projects across residential, commercial, rural and strategic land development.

The Role
As a Town Planner, you will be involved in all stages of the planning process, providing high-quality advice to clients and managing planning applications from inception through to determination. Responsibilities will include:
Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals
Providing planning appraisals and strategic planning advice
Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders
Monitoring planning policy at local and national level
Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex schemes
Attending meetings, site visits and committees where required

The Ideal Candidate
Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
Experience working within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
Good understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects
Working towards, or holding, RTPI membership

What's on Offer
Full-time, permanent position based in Shrewsbury
Varied workload across multiple development sectors
Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Town Planner seeking long-term development within a respected consultancy.

For further details or to apply, please submit your CV for consideration. If you have any questions, you can reach me on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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