Town Planner

Morson Edge are currently working with a fast-growing, employee-owned placemaking consultancy with offices in Bristol and Cardiff. They are passionate about creating thriving communities and delivering design-led planning solutions across the UK. Joining this team means being part of a collaborative environment where your work makes a visible impact on towns, cities, and communities.

About the role
We are looking for an early-career Town Planner to support a diverse range of projects, including residential, healthcare, education, student accommodation, cultural, and energy sectors. Reporting to senior planners, you will gain hands-on experience across planning applications, site appraisals, and client engagement, building your skills and career in a supportive consultancy environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning applications and produce high-quality planning documents.
• Conduct site appraisals, research, and policy analysis.
• Assist senior planners in managing client relationships and project delivery.
• Work closely with urban designers, landscape architects, and other specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to public consultations, planning committees, and stakeholder meetings.
• Gain exposure to planning systems in both England and Wales.

Candidate requirements
Essential:

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• 1-4 years of planning experience, ideally in a consultancy setting.
• Understanding of planning policy and development processes in England and Wales.
• Proactive, organised, and collaborative with strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• Experience preparing planning applications and supporting submissions.
• Familiarity with public consultation processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional accreditation or working toward RTPI membership.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Hybrid working options (office in Bristol or Cardiff).
• Employee ownership with profit share.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work on meaningful, design-led projects that shape communities.

How to apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, send your CV and a short cover letter to Jonah Peto at Morson Edge for a confidential discussion.

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