DAC Planning
RTPI Chartered Planner
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🚀 We’re Hiring: Chartered Planner
Are you a passionate Town Planner looking for your next challenge?
At DAC Planning Ltd, we don't just recruit against a job spec — we recruit for the right person. Whatever your level, if you are a RTPI Chartered Planner and ambitious, we want to hear from you.
We are an award-winning, friendly, and growing consultancy dedicated to supporting local authorities and public sector bodies nationwide. If you love the plan-led system and want to work on high-profile projects that make a genuine difference, this is your next step.
🏆 Why Choose DAC Planning?
We put our team first. Here is what we offer:
- True Flexibility: Hybrid working (Colchester office/home mix), flexible hours, with full-time or part-time options. Remote first working is open to discussion for the right person.
- Award-Winning Culture: Winners of the RTPI Excellence in Digital Planning Award (2025) and RTPI Small Planning Consultancy of the Year (East of England).
- Growth & Progression: Clear career paths, fully funded RTPI subscriptions, and ongoing CPD (including national conferences).
- Great Perks: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and a virtual GP.
- Giving Back: Fully supported volunteering opportunities at Jordan's Farm, a local rewilding project.
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💼 The Role & Projects
You will dive into a diverse, high-profile portfolio tailored to your strengths, including:
- Local Plan production, policy drafting, and examination support
- Strategic development management & infrastructure planning (CIL/S106)
- Delivering training through our dedicated service, @The Planning Academy
- Neighbourhood planning, research projects, and appeals
Full job descriptions, along with salary bandings, for Planner, Senior Planner & Principal Planner are available on our website: www.dacplanning.com
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👤 About You
- You hold RTPI Chartered status.
- You have a proven track record of high-quality planning work (ideally with some planning policy or Local Plan experience).
- You are a self-motivated, collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
- You have the right to work in the UK. (We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role).
📅 Apply Today
- Closing Date: Friday 25th September at 5:00pm (We review applications as they arrive, so early applications are encouraged!)
- How to Apply: Send your CV or reach out for an informal, confidential chat at 📧 admin@dacplanning.com or 📞 01206 688103, or apply online
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DAC Planning Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
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