Become a Town Planner
A Town Planner manages the development of cities, towns and countryside. They make sure that the natural environment works well with the built environment to create sustainable communities.
Town Planners can cover anything from transport, waste and environmental planning to urban design, regeneration and policy development. They look at things like the re-use of buildings, creating street improvements and managing traffic. They also take into account the local economy, renewable energy, climate change and the historic environment.
- IT skills
- Research
- Reviewing
- Writing reports
- Problem solving
- Analytical
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Excellent research and report writing skills
There are a number of ways you can become a Town Planner, as a minimum you will need 4 or more GCSEs grades A-C (9-4) and a minimum of 2 A Levels or BTEC equivalent.
Level 3
You can study a BTEC Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment.
Level 4, 5 & 6
You can study a HNC, HND, Higher Apprenticeship or Degree in Construction and the Built Environment or Town Planning.
Newly trained town planners can earn £20,000 - £35,000
Trained town planners with some experience can earn £35,000 - £40,000
Senior, or principal town planners can earn in excess of £45,000
- HNC in Construction Management Part-time Find out more
- Construction and the Built Environment BTEC Level 3 Course (16-18) Find out more
- Construction and the Built Environment T Level Transitional Programme Find out more
- HND in Construction Management Top-up Part-time Find out more
- Construction & the Built Environment Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Find out more