Senior Town Planner

Are you a qualified Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? Ocean to Earth Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a leading employee-owned, planning-led consultancy that is known for delivering multidisciplinary advice across the development sector. We are now recruiting for a Senior Planner to join their growing and friendly team based in Bedford.

Why Join This Practice?

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s most respected planning consultancies, where collaboration, professional growth and employee wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do. As a senior member of the team, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on diverse and rewarding projects across both the public and private sectors.

You’ll have the chance to collaborate across core business areas, including:

• Planning Research & Analysis

• Masterplanning & Urban Design

• Architecture

• Transport & Infrastructure

• Sustainability Engineering

• Environmental Services

What’s in it for You?

A competitive benefits package including:

• Private healthcare (BUPA)

• Life insurance

• Company pension (with salary sacrifice option)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Contributions toward professional subscriptions

• Enhanced maternity scheme

• Structured CPD programme and regular training opportunities

• Annual performance reviews and career development support

About the Role

As a Senior Planner, you’ll work under the guidance of senior staff while having the opportunity to lead on smaller projects, depending on your experience. Responsibilities include:

• Providing clear, commercial planning advice to a range of clients

• Preparing high-quality planning reports and submissions

• Coordinating with technical consultants as part of wider project teams

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Managing stakeholder engagement, including local authorities

• Representing client interests throughout the planning process

• Contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the Bedford office

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and personable planner with:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field

• At least 3 years’ professional experience (private or public sector)

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and a range of planning issues

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Confidence to manage and prioritise multiple projects independently

Working Environment

This organisation embraces flexible working and offers a hybrid model, with collaborative face-to-face working on designated ‘core’ office days. On non-core days, you’ll have the autonomy to work from home while remaining fully supported by your team.

A Commitment to People and Purpose

As an Employee Ownership Trust, this practice prioritises employee wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Their culture fosters:

• Mental, physical and social wellbeing

• Diversity and inclusion at all levels

• Social value creation through environmental and community impact

• Ongoing innovation and collaboration

Interested?

To apply for this Senior Planner opportunity, simply submit your CV to vicky@oceantoearth.co.uk or apply below.