Town Planner

 Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire (Hybrid Working)

 Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

 Hours: Flexible, 37.5 hours per week

 Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays + long-service holiday + holiday buying/selling policy

About Class Q

Established in 2018, Class Q is a fast-growing, forward-thinking planning consultancy with a dynamic and multidisciplinary team. We work across the entire planning spectrum, delivering rural diversification schemes, barn conversions, new-build residential projects (small to large scale), large-scale reserved matters, outline and full planning applications, strategic land promotion, and commercial developments.

Our team is committed to innovation, teamwork, urgency, and delivering high-quality planning outcomes. We invest in the latest planning tools and technology and provide structured career progression, with opportunities for learning, development, and future leadership roles as we continue to expand.

The Role

We are looking for a Planner to join our growing team, working within our Development Planning Team. This role is ideal for someone with 1-4 years of post-qualification planning experience, either in private consultancy or local authority. You will work on a varied portfolio of projects, ranging from Class Q barn conversions and small-scale residential projects to commercial planning applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, focusing on technical, site-specific projects.
• Provide planning advice and feasibility assessments for clients, helping to unlock site potential.
• Conduct site visits, client meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting reports.
• Monitor local authority housing delivery performance and planning policy updates.
• Handle appeals and planning objections, negotiating with planning officers and stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Strategic Planning Team on larger projects, with opportunities to gain experience in multi-phase residential and commercial developments.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and building client relationships.

What We're Looking For

 1-4 years of post-qualification planning experience, preferably in private consultancy but local authority experience is also valued.

 RTPI membership or working towards chartership.

 Experience handling a range of planning applications, including smaller-scale residential and commercial projects.

 Strong report writing, negotiation, and client communication skills.

 A commercial mindset with an ability to identify new business opportunities.

 A proactive, problem-solving approach to planning challenges.

 A full UK driving licence (for site visits and client meetings).

What We Offer

 A dynamic, fast-growing company with a commitment to career progression.

 A highly varied workload, with opportunities to work on both focused and large-scale strategic projects.

 Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

 A collaborative team environment, using the latest planning tools and technology.

 Progression opportunities, with a clear pathway towards Senior Planner and future leadership roles.

 A competitive salary package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Long-service holiday awards.
• Holiday buying and selling policy.
• Professional development and RTPI fees paid.
• Flexible working hours.

 If you're an ambitious Planner looking for a role where you can make an impact and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you Apply now or contact us for an informal discussion.