Town Planner
Location: Hunstanton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established property and planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Hunstanton. This is a great opportunity to develop your planning career within a business known for delivering high-quality advice across rural, residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and package

• Hybrid/flexible working options

• Broad project exposure across Norfolk and the wider region

• RTPI support and professional development

• Collaborative and friendly team environment

The Role
As a Town Planner, you will assist with a range of planning work including applications, appeals, appraisals, and policy research. You will work closely with senior planners and surveyors, gaining exposure to all stages of the planning process and taking on more responsibility as you progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

• Carrying out site appraisals and planning research

• Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

• Liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders

• Attending site visits and public consultation activities when required

• Supporting senior colleagues in delivering high-quality planning advice

About You
We are looking for a motivated Town Planner who is keen to grow within a consultancy environment.

Requirements:

• RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification

• MRTPI or actively working towards chartership

• Relevant years’ planning experience (consultancy or local authority)

• Good understanding of UK planning policy and development management

• Strong written, verbal, and organisational skills

• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner seeking variety, responsibility, and long-term progression within a supportive consultancy.

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.