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Town Planner: Cardiff
GBP Competitive + benefits
Hybrid working
An established and highly regarded independent planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its team in Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, close-knit consultancy with a strong reputation across Wales and the wider UK. The business is known for delivering commercially focused, tactically astute planning advice, supporting clients across a wide variety of development projects - from small-scale schemes through to complex, multi-disciplinary developments.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering a broad range of planning projects, working closely with senior team members and clients.
Responsibilities Will Include
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- Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
- Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility studies, and policy research
- Drafting planning statements, reports, and supporting documents
- Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary consultant teams
- Supporting the coordination of projects from early-stage advice through to determination
You'll gain exposure to a diverse workload including residential, commercial, heritage, and regeneration schemes, often working as part of wider consultant teams on complex projects.
About You
- RTPI accredited degree (or working towards chartership)
- Experience in a consultancy or local authority environment (ideal but not essential)
- Strong knowledge of UK (ideally Welsh) planning policy and systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to manage workloads and contribute to multiple projects
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Why Apply?
- Join a respected, independent consultancy with a strong pipeline of work
- Work within a supportive, personable team known for its collaborative culture
- Gain exposure to projects of all scales across multiple sectors
- Benefit from hands-on experience and clear career progression
- Be part of a business that prides itself on client care, responsiveness, and delivering successful outcomes
Interested?
If you're looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking planning consultancy in Cardiff, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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