Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their London-based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to work across a diverse range of projects within a collaborative and commercially focused consultancy environment.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will be involved in a variety of planning projects across sectors including residential, commercial, and mixed-use development. You will support senior members of the team in delivering planning advice and managing applications through the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications

• Undertaking site appraisals and planning research

• Drafting Planning Statements and supporting documentation

• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders

• Supporting project delivery across multiple schemes

• Attending client meetings and site visits where required

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Working towards MRTPI Chartership (or keen to begin)

• Good understanding of the UK planning system

• Previous experience within a consultancy or local authority

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Organised and proactive approach to workload

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Structured support towards MRTPI Chartership

• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio

• Clear progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing consultancy environment.

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