Town Planner

  • carrington west
  • Hathersage, Derbyshire
  • May 14, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Planning Consultant
Part-Time (3 or 4 Days per Week)
Derbyshire Hybrid/Flexible Working

A well-regarded independent planning consultancy based in Derbyshire is looking to appoint a Planning Consultant to join their growing team on a part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Planning Consultant who enjoys working in a smaller consultancy environment, where they can take on a broad range of planning work and play a genuine role in the continued success of the business.

The consultancy works across a varied portfolio of projects and is keen to find someone who is personable, commercially aware, and able to work independently while also contributing positively to a close-knit team.

The ideal candidate will:
Hold an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Have around 2 years' planning experience (although candidates with slightly less experience may also be considered)
Come from either a private consultancy or local authority background
Be based within a reasonable commute of Derbyshire - ideally Sheffield, Derbyshire, or northeast Manchester
Be looking for a role offering flexibility, ideally 3 or 4 days per week
Be proactive, organised, and comfortable managing their own workload

What's on offer:
Flexible part-time working arrangement
Friendly and supportive team environment
Exposure to a broad mix of planning projects
Opportunity to develop within an established and respected consultancy
Competitive salary, dependent on experience

This role would particularly suit a Planning Consultant seeking better work-life balance without compromising on the quality and variety of planning work they are involved in.

For a confidential discussion or further information regarding this Planning Consultant opportunity, please get in touch.
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