Tunbridge Wells
Town Planner Tunbridge Wells, Kent Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits An established, design-led architectural practice is seeking a Town Planner to join its close-knit team in Tunbridge Wells. This RIBA-chartered consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential and heritage-led projects, with a focus on traditional architecture, sustainability, and sensitive design within the Kent and Sussex region. Working across projects including new homes, extensions, listed buildings, and rural developments, the team provides a collaborative, hands-on environment with real involvement across the full project lifecycle. The Role You will support and lead on a range of planning projects, working closely with architects, clients, and local authorities. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals, • Advising on planning policy, constraints, and site development potential, • Supporting design teams to ensure proposals align with local and national policy, • Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders, • Producing planning statements, heritage statements, and supporting documentation About You • Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline, • Working towards or recently achieved MRTPI (or equivalent), • Experience in a consultancy or architectural practice preferred, • Good understanding of the UK planning system (ideally within the South East), • Strong report writing and communication skills, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team Why Apply? • Join a respected, design-focused practice with a strong regional reputation, • Work on bespoke, high-quality projects rather than volume-led schemes, • Gain hands-on experience across the full planning and design process, • Supportive, collaborative team environment, • Tunbridge Wells office location with excellent project variety across Kent & Sussex Interested? For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.