Assistant Town Planner – Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: £28,000-£35,000 + benefits
A respected and fast-growing planning consultancy (name withheld for confidentiality) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join its successful Chelmsford team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career planner – whether you’re a recent graduate, part-way through your APC, or already working at Assistant level – to develop your skills within a supportive, high-performing environment.
The Role
As Assistant Town Planner, you will:
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Support senior colleagues on a wide range of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
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Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations
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Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
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Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis
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Progress your professional development toward chartership (RTPI support provided)
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Ideally educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline
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Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills
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Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility
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Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers
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Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team
Why This Role?
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Join a consultancy known for its friendly culture and high-quality work
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Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
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Benefit from close mentorship and structured RTPI support
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Enjoy strong progression opportunities as the team continues to grow
If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to join a supportive consultancy where you can truly develop, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch.
