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Town Planner

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Town Planner - Chelmsford - Leading Residential Developer 

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
 Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
 Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

A highly respected and award-winning residential developer-renowned for creating beautiful, sustainable communities-is seeking an ambitious Town Planner to join their expanding Chelmsford team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation that champions quality design, strategic growth, and long-term placemaking. You'll be joining a collaborative planning function that works closely with land, design, and technical teams to bring new developments from concept through to delivery.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will:

Support the promotion of land opportunities through the planning system.
Prepare and manage planning applications, appeals, and development strategies.
Undertake site assessments and contribute to masterplanning work.
Engage with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to help secure implementable permissions.
Monitor planning policy changes and advise internal teams accordingly.
Work on a diverse pipeline of residential-led schemes across the region. 

About You

We'd love to speak with candidates who have:

RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent.
Experience gained in a developer, consultancy, or local authority environment.
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development processes.
Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
Proactive approach, strong organisation, and the confidence to liaise with external partners.Whether you're an Assistant Planner ready for the next step or an established Planner seeking a more influential role, this organisation offers genuine progression, professional support, and exposure to high-quality projects.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and bonus
Hybrid working
Professional development support (including RTPI membership)
Friendly, collaborative team culture
Opportunity to work on regionally significant developments with a respected housebuilder 

How to Apply

If you're passionate about shaping new communities and want to join a developer with a strong reputation for quality, please send your CV and we'll be in touch for a confidential discussion

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