Assistant Town Planner

Assistant Town Planner - Chelmsford
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: 28,000-35,000 + benefits

A respected and fast-growing planning consultancy (name withheld for confidentiality) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join its successful Chelmsford team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career planner - whether you're a recent graduate, part-way through your APC, or already working at Assistant level - to develop your skills within a supportive, high-performing environment.

As Assistant Town Planner, you will:

• Support senior colleagues on a wide range of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals

• Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations

• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams

• Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis

• Progress your professional development toward chartership (RTPI support provided)

We're looking for someone who is:

• Ideally educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills

• Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility

• Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers

• Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team

• Join a consultancy known for its friendly culture and high-quality work

• Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes

• Benefit from close mentorship and structured RTPI support

• Enjoy strong progression opportunities as the team continues to grow

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to join a supportive consultancy where you can truly develop, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or request a confidential conversation, please get in touch.