Job Description
Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Reigate
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking property and planning business in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Reigate.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join a dynamic organisation specialising in residential and care-related developments across the UK. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of planning projects while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.
THE ROLE
As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial site appraisal through to submission and determination.
You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex developments, continuing to build your expertise as a Town Planner within a growing and professional team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing planning applications and appeals
Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments
Conducting planning policy research and analysis
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending meetings, consultations, and site visits
Supporting wider development and project coordination activities
Assisting senior team members on a range of residential schemes
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or similar environment
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
A proactive and commercially aware approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on specialist residential developments
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Clear progression opportunities and support towards MRTPI
Ongoing professional development and training
Exposure to all stages of the planning and development process
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)