Town Planner (2-4 years’ experience)

Town Planner (2-4 years’ experience)

Job description: We have an exciting opportunity for town planners at the start of their career to join our award-winning, interdisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, and masterplanners.

About Tibbalds: We are an employee-owned practice based in Southwark, working for a wide range of private and public sector clients on an eclectic mix of projects. What sets us apart from other practices is our strong development planning function within a design-focused practice. We’re motivated by the delivery of high-quality design and place-making, for the benefit of the people who will use our projects.

About you: Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

1. RTPI accredited degree;
2. A minimum of two years’ planning experience;
3. RTPI accreditation or working towards APC.

Experience within a consultancy environment is preferred, but not essential. It is important that you are interested in promoting good design through the planning process. We are looking for planners with a sound understanding of planning policy and development management to advise clients and design teams on proposals. You will be enthusiastic and creative, with excellent research, communication, and writing skills. You will show aptitude to think strategically and look for positive solutions to planning issues.

The opportunity: The role is focused on development planning mainly based in London and the southeast. Our planners also regularly work alongside our urban designers and architects to provide advice on our masterplanning projects. We are always interested in applicants who have an aptitude for spatial and/or policy planning. The main duties of the role will involve:

1. Undertaking research and analysis;
2. Working with clients to advise them on key planning issues affecting their projects;
3. Working with design teams to resolve planning issues through positive and collaborative working with a ‘can do’ attitude;
4. Preparing planning appraisals, strategies, and applications;
5. Supporting post planning approval work such as discharge of conditions and amendment applications;
6. Writing reports and making recommendations;
7. Liaising with planning officers and consultees.

Our development planning projects are diverse, including residential infill projects, complex mixed-use urban schemes, innovative commercial spaces, estate regeneration programmes, large urban extensions, and new communities. We have an excellent client base and an expanding list of rewarding projects.

We offer a hybrid way of working with full-time team members expected to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. We expect team members to be adaptable in terms of working arrangements to meet the demands of our projects.

We offer a range of CPD and employee benefits and will offer a competitive salary to match your skills and experience.

Please send the following to darren.smith@tibbalds.co.uk before 5pm on 14 April 2025:

1. A CV and covering letter setting out how you meet the key criteria for the role;
2. Your current status regarding your right to work in the UK, including any restrictions or visa expiry dates.

Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No approaches from agencies please.