Assistant Town Planner - Chelmsford Location: ChelmsfordSalary: £28,000-£35,000 + benefits A respected and fast-growing planning consultancy (name withheld for confidentiality) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Assistant Town Planner to join its successful Chelmsford team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career planner - whether you''re a recent graduate, part-way through your APC, or already working at Assistant level - to develop your skills within a supportive, high-performing environment. The Role As Assistant Town Planner, you will: Support senior colleagues on a wide range of planning applications, appraisals, and appeals Conduct research, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams Contribute to site appraisals and policy analysis Progress your professional development toward chartership (RTPI support provided) About You We''re looking for someone who is: Ideally educated to degree level in Town Planning or a related discipline Passionate about planning, with strong analytical and report-writing skills Keen to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility Confident communicating with clients and local authority officers Proactive, organised, and enthusiastic about contributing to a collaborative team Why This Role? Join a consultancy known for its friendly culture and high-quality work Work on a diverse project portfolio across residential, ..... full job details .....