Job Description
Job Title: Town Planner
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their London team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join a respected consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of high-profile residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration projects. The successful candidate will gain strong client exposure and the opportunity to further develop within a collaborative and fast-paced planning environment.
THE ROLE
As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.
You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior colleagues on more complex developments, continuing to build your expertise as a Town Planner within a dynamic consultancy environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing planning applications and appeals
Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
Supporting senior team members on complex planning projects
Assisting with project coordination and delivery
Contributing to business development and networking activities
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
Ideally MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Minimum of 2 years' planning experience
Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and project management abilities
A proactive and commercially aware approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile planning projects
Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)