Associate Town Planner — Rural & Development Projects

Penguin Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join its busy planning team across offices in Oxford, Chelmsford and Northampton. You will work with landowners, developers and private clients, delivering professional planning advice on a varied portfolio of projects.

The role involves managing a diverse caseload, preparing planning applications and statements, liaising with authorities and stakeholders, and supporting junior team members while helping grow the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI status or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience in planning consultancy and managing applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and development projects.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and landowners.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and assessing development opportunities.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and other planning documents.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Managing client relationships and providing a high level of professional advice.
• Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to their development.
• Identifying opportunities for new business and supporting the continued growth of the planning team.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Time management

Commercial acumen

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI status or working towards chartership

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Town Planner to join its busy planning team across offices in Oxford, Chelmsford and Northampton. You will work with landowners, developers and private clients, delivering professional planning advice on a varied portfolio of projects.

The role involves managing a diverse caseload, preparing planning applications and statements, liaising with authorities and stakeholders, and supporting junior team members while helping grow the business.