Planner

Cardiff, Wales

£30000 - £40000 per annum

Full Time

Engineering, Planning

27 March 2026

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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading integrated placemaking consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing Planning Team based in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients including education providers, healthcare organisations, developers, and housebuilders.


The Role

You will be working across a wide range of projects throughout the planning process, including:

  • Residential developments

  • Commercial schemes

  • Education and healthcare projects

  • Mixed-use regeneration

  • Energy and infrastructure developments

  • Industrial projects

You will collaborate closely with in-house urban design and landscape teams, helping to deliver planning solutions that are not only policy compliant but also contribute to the creation of sustainable and well-designed places.


Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

  • Supporting site appraisals and feasibility studies

  • Undertaking planning policy research and analysis

  • Preparing planning statements and supporting reports

  • Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants

  • Attending site visits and client meetings

  • Supporting project delivery across a range of sectors


Candidate Requirements

  • Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

  • Good understanding of the UK planning system

  • Experience managing planning applications

  • Strong report writing and analytical skills

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership (desirable)

  • Proactive approach within a client-focused consultancy environment


What’s on Offer

  • Hybrid working arrangements

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Support towards RTPI Chartership

  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects

  • Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Town Planner to join a forward-thinking consultancy and play a key role in shaping high-quality development projects across the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email at joel.bland@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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