Assistant Planner (Strategic Planning)BedfordAn excellent opportunity has become available for an Assistant Planner to join a growing planning and development consultancy as part of their Bedford based team. The successful Assistant Planner will focus on strategic planning projects.Qualifications and Experience:In this instance applications are sought from candidates with one years'' experience within a policy or strategic planning role, either within a consultancy or local authority environment. In addition, applicants will have an MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant planning/development discipline.Duties:Undertaking site searches and recommending sites for developmentResearching local plansLiaising with landowners and developersProducing site appraisalsAssisting senior staff with development management workBenefits:Joining a respected consultancy with excellent career progression opportunitiesExcellent starting salaryFull benefits packageInterested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.