Town Planner

TOWN PLANNER

KEY POINTS

• Join a growing planning consultancy with a strong presence in Sheffield
• Involvement in strategic projects across housing and development
• Hybrid working with flexibility built around core hours
• Competitive salary and clear progression opportunities

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re working with an established UK consultancy operating across planning and the wider built environment. With a strong pipeline of work and continued expansion, they are looking to bring in a Planner to support a range of development and policy-led projects.

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid and flexible working approach
• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to a broad mix of projects across the UK
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Competitive benefits package

THE PLANNER ROLE:

This is a varied role offering exposure to both development and policy-related work. You’ll support the delivery of planning projects from early-stage evidence gathering through to reporting and input into applications and strategic work.

You’ll be working closely with senior team members, contributing to the preparation of reports, supporting project delivery, and helping to build a robust evidence base to inform planning decisions. The role offers a strong foundation for someone looking to develop their career within a consultancy environment, with plenty of scope to get involved in wider project work.

PLANNER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and organisational ability
• Comfortable working with data and drawing insights from information
• Proactive and keen to develop within a consultancy environment

Desirable:

• Some experience within planning (public or private sector)
• Understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel or GIS

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via dan.butler@hirecracker.com

For further information please call me on 01244 739 390 / 07881 244 212.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Town Planning, Development Planning, Planning Policy, Data Interpretation, Reporting, GIS, Excel, Consultancy