Town Planner Bedford

A fantastic opportunity has become available with one of the
region’s most highly regarded planning consultancies, operating at the heart of
the Oxford–Cambridge growth corridor. With a team of experienced chartered
planners and a strong pipeline of residential -led strategic land work, this
business advises land promoters, housebuilders and private landowners on
projects that are shaping the future of Bedfordshire and the wider commuter
belt.

The consultancy has established a reputation for combining
strong technical planning expertise with commercially grounded advice, helping
clients unlock land, navigate policy risk and secure deliverable outcomes.
Their work often sits at the intersection of housing delivery, infrastructure
planning and Local Plan promotion.

The Role

This is a true consultancy role offering broad exposure to
residential planning, strategic land promotion and development strategy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing
  and submitting full and outline planning applications
  
• Drafting
  Planning Statements and supporting documentation
  
• Supporting
  pre -application strategy work and development appraisals
  
• Assisting
  with Local Plan representations and growth strategy submissions
  
• Supporting
  appeal submissions, including evidence gathering
  
• Liaising
  with local authorities, consultees and project teams
  
• Attending
  client meetings, site visits and project workshops
  

You will work closely with senior planners on larger
strategic projects while also being encouraged to take ownership of smaller
applications.

About You

• MRTPI
  qualified or actively working towards chartership
  
• Experience
  gained within consultancy, local authority or developer -side roles
  
• Strong
  report writing and analytical skills
  
• Commercial
  awareness and interest in strategic land planning
  
• A
  proactive approach and genuine enthusiasm for consultancy work
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to
build a long -term career in a high -growth corridor market.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest
confidence.