Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well respected consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team based in Ruislip.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, playing a key role in delivering high-quality residential developments. The position offers exposure to strategic land, planning applications, and project delivery within a commercially driven environment.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will support the promotion and delivery of residential schemes from land acquisition through to planning consent. Working closely with internal land, technical, and commercial teams, you will help drive sites through the planning process efficiently and successfully.
Key responsibilities include:
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Preparing and managing planning applications and pre-application submissions
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Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process
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Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
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Coordinating external consultants and reviewing technical reports
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Assisting with planning strategy and viability considerations
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Monitoring planning conditions and supporting discharge submissions
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Attending meetings, consultations, and committee hearings as required
About You
The successful Town Planner will have:
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A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
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RTPI membership or be working towards Chartership
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Experience within a housebuilder, consultancy, or local authority
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Strong understanding of the UK planning system and residential development
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Excellent organisational and communication skills
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A commercially aware and proactive approach
Why Apply?
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Join a leading national housebuilder
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Work on high-quality residential developments
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Gain exposure to strategic land and development promotion
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Clear opportunities for career progression
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Competitive salary and benefits package
For further information on this Town Planner role in Ruislip, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
