Speculative Application - Town Planner (Planning Consultancy / Design Practice)

Speculative Application – Town Planner (Planning Consultancy / Design Practice)
Shape neighbourhoods, navigate policy and unlock value from first concept to final consent.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a recruitment partner and professional community for architects, developers and the planning specialists who bring places to life. Our clients, including boutique consultancies, multi-disciplinary studios and major developers, rely on Town Planners to drive applications, steer public consultations and reconcile creativity with compliance. They brief us well before a role is advertised, so we keep an active shortlist of commercially minded, policy-savvy planners ready to join the team.

What our clients typically ask for
MRTPI (or working towards) and 2 to 7 years’ experience managing planning applications, appeals and site promotions in consultancy or client-side settings

Sound grasp of UK planning policy, NPPF, local plans, S106, CIL, EIA, design codes and heritage or green-belt constraints

Experience preparing supporting documents such as Planning Statements, DAS, community involvement summaries and committee presentations

Confident consultation skills, attending public exhibitions, stakeholder workshops and negotiating with local authorities

Familiarity with urban design principles, viability, masterplanning and cross-disciplinary working with architects, engineers, landscape and transport teams

Organised, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to juggle multiple cases and deadlines while safeguarding client and community priorities

Why Register With Architecture Social
Early access to vacancies is standard because consultancies brief us before planning roles reach the open market. We align your policy expertise, project ambitions and team fit with the right environment, then support you with salary benchmarks, profile feedback and a discreet recruitment process that keeps you in control. Inside the Architecture Social platform you can also join peer forums, attend planning-policy webinars and tap into practical career tools.

How to Apply
See a live vacancy that fits? Apply through the listing and we will champion your candidacy. Nothing suitable today? Submit a speculative application here. Your profile joins our Town Planner talent pool, and we will contact you as soon as the perfect opportunity appears.

Architecture Social connects planning professionals with career-defining opportunities while fostering a community where everyone grows.