Town Planning
About
the sector
Specialist interim planners for local authorities, from development management to policy and enforcement.
Planning teams are being asked to do more with less at a time when housing delivery and regeneration sit at the top of the national agenda. Local plans need progressing, application backlogs need clearing, and enforcement and policy work continues regardless of how stretched a team is. For a Head of Planning, a single vacancy can slow the whole service.
We work with local authorities to fill those gaps quickly with planners who can handle both the technical and the strategic demands of a modern planning service. Whether you need a Development Management Officer to keep applications moving, a policy specialist to progress a local plan, or enforcement cover at short notice, we supply people who can take on the caseload and deliver.
Roles we recruit across Town Planning
- Development Management
- Planning Enforcement
- Planning Policy
- S106 and CIL
- Conservation
- Urban Design
- Interim Management
Why Park Avenue
Our dedicated Town Planning consultants work with councils across the country and place planners from officer level up to Head of Development Management. The contractors we place are our best advocates, with this division being the longest standing within the business and having contractors with the longest tenures, which tells you as much about how we treat people as it does about the roles we find them.
We talk through your brief before anyone goes forward, so you meet candidates who fit the role rather than a longlist to work through. Much of this work sits close to Development & Regeneration, where we support the same authorities on major projects.
For candidates
If you are a planner looking for your next interim contract, from Planning Officer to Principal or Development Management Manager, talk to us. It helps to know what local authorities look for in interim interviews, and we will guide you through the whole thing rather than leave you to it. Browse our live planning roles to get started.
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Feedback from our clients and candidates
Shannon is extremely helpful and hard working.
Been brilliant working with Shannon, she is always so upbeat and relaxed in her approach - a people person and very efficient too. Really makes the effort to get to know you and build a working relationship. Highly rate her as a recruitment consultant.
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Shannon was very helpful in finding me a contractor role which ended up lasting a year. She is friendly and helpful to deal with and I would happily continue working with Shannon again in the future.
Shannon O'Sullivan has been a delight to work with and has been really great in sorting out any issues that have arisen during the contract job. Miss Shannon is one of the best agents I have worked with, especially over the 19 year period I have been a Planning Contractor.
Shannon has been brilliant to work with and has kept me updated with jobs that were coming up when I was looking. Unlike other agencies Park Avenue always find suitable jobs at the level I am looking at and in the right areas. Not as much can be said of other agencies who contact me! Keep up the good work!
I feel that Shannon understands what I am looking for and keeps me informed, is always pleasant and makes me feel that I am not just a faceless person as many other recruiters do. I would highly recommend her.
Shannon has been an amazing recruiter, she has sorted everything out for me so efficiently to ensure that I have had a very smooth start to contracting, and is so friendly and great to chat to! Thank you so much to Shannon and the team :)
Shannon was always available to field questions and queries regarding my interview, first day etc and continues to offer and provide support when required. Easy going, yet professional, she and Park Avenue generally, is where I point prospective contractors.
Whenever Park Avenue have been approached to assist with recruitment, they take time to understand what attributes that the candidate must have, in order to provide the best interim support for my team. I have always been impressed by the knowledge of the consultants at Park Avenue. They understand the role of a town planner and subsequently, they take the time to understand the type of candidate that we are looking for. It is evident that the Park Avenue team have done their own due diligence on their candidates and have taken the time to understand the type of role that the candidates are looking for.
Shannon has been very helpful, offered advice, stayed in touch.
Great consultant, even better human being.
Shannon is the best recruiter I have worked with. Always keen to find the best role that suits me, a great communicator, and works hard to get the best deal, she's a star.
Amy really understands how Local Authorities work. She makes time to answer questions and is always available to give great advice. She is a real pleasure to work with and makes everything easier!
As someone completely new to contracting, I was nervous about the process - but Shannon made everything simple and stress-free. She's professional, approachable, and genuinely supportive. I felt looked after every step of the way.
Amy took the time to understand my wishes for a new role/contract and was excellent at handling all stages of the process, from considering new positions through to CV advice, and then liaising with the end clients. I felt valued as a potential candidate and appreciated the professional and approachable nature that Amy had.
Really very helpful through the process.
Shannon has a finger on the pulse of available opportunities. She is an excellent communicator and acts in a professional manner at all times. I am very pleased with the service she has provided.
Best recruiter out there!
Such a lovely and helpful person :)
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I have been approached by several agencies, but from my experience, Amy is the best I’ve worked with. She is extremely personable and professional and genuinely understands the profession. Most importantly, she actually listens and takes your requirements on board. I would have no hesitation in recommending Amy to other contractors or hiring managers. First class.
This has been my first time dealing with Park Avenue. Amy has been professional throughout, keeping me updated every step of the way.
Amy was great to work with! She kept me informed, supported me through the process, and made sure everything was sorted. It was a very fast turnaround recruitment process, but Amy was prepared and made sure the role was secured. Credit to the company and a pleasure to work with.
Amy is great, as she keeps regular contact, both by phone and email. She keeps you updated and informed. Amy is friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend working with both her and Park Avenue.
Amy's friendly and dynamic approach is swift and effective. 2 weeks from initial conversation to offer confirmation. Impressive stuff. Thank you, Amy!
I was very pleased with the way in which Amy managed the whole process and would have no hesitation in recommending her and Park Avenue.
I'm really impressed with Amy. I've dealt with a few different recruitment consultants, but have never had such a personalised service. Amy is professional, personable and diligent, and clearly demonstrates the skill involved in being a professional recruitment consultant.
Amy has always been super helpful in trying to find me a new role and making sure everything is running smoothly during a contract. Excellent professional and a kind person who understands the industry to a T. Could not recommend highly enough.
Shannon is not only lovely to work with, but absolutely on the ball. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
I have worked with a number of recruitment consultants, and Shannon is by far the best. She is friendly and supportive while looking out for the interests of all parties involved. I have often found other recruiters pushy and disingenuous, which is absolutely not the case with Shannon. She's friendly and clearly works hard to achieve great results for everyone. Thank you.
Shannon is a superb Recruitment Consultant. She is always bubbly and kind, empathetic and understanding, and NEVER pushy. It is always a joy to receive a call from her, and her emails are to the point and very helpful. I would highly recommend her to any colleague and, in fact, already have. They too were very impressed.
Shannon is amazingly helpful and pleasant to deal with. She understands what you need and does everything she can to help you get the best jobs. Always a pleasure to talk to and works really hard for you. What more do you need!
Of all the recruiters I have worked with, Shannon is the best. She works hard to find roles that suit me and keeps in regular contact. Shannon is excellent, and I will always use her for my recruitment needs.
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