Town Planner

Town Planner
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire (Office-based with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Carrington West are pleased to be working with a established and highly respected rural planning consultancy based in Skipton is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who enjoys working on diverse rural and countryside projects, with the chance to develop their career in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Working with private landowners, farming businesses, rural estates, developers and commercial clients, you'll play a key role in delivering planning advice across a broad range of projects throughout Yorkshire and the North of England.
Whether you're an experienced Planner looking for greater responsibility or a Senior Planner seeking a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Town Planner, you will:
·Manage a varied portfolio of rural and countryside planning projects.
·Prepare, submit and manage planning applications from inception through to determination.
·Provide planning advice to landowners, developers and rural businesses.
·Produce planning statements, appeals and supporting documentation.
·Liaise with local planning authorities, consultees and stakeholders.
·Identify planning opportunities and constraints for development sites.
·Build and maintain strong client relationships.
·Keep up to date with planning legislation and policy changes.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
·A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
·MRTPI status or working towards chartership.
·Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or private practice.
·Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
·Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client service.
·A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
·Competitive salary dependent on experience.
·Clear career progression within a growing consultancy.
·Exposure to a wide variety of interesting rural planning projects.
·Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI (where applicable).
·Flexible working arrangements.
·Generous holiday allowance.
·Pension scheme.
·Friendly and supportive team environment.
·Free on-site parking.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across rural England. You'll be working on rewarding projects that make a real impact on rural communities while developing your career within a business that genuinely values its people.
If you're looking for your next opportunity in planning and would like to find out more, apply today or contact Tullula Farrell on View phone number on carringtonwest.com for a confidential discussion.