Associate Town Planner: Strategic Projects & Client Growth

Penguin Recruitment; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role involves managing a varied caseload, preparing and submitting applications, and liaising with local planning authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI status or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience in a planning consultancy and client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications and development projects.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients and landowners.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documents.
• Undertake planning appraisals and assess development opportunities.
• Prepare planning statements, reports and other planning documents.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and provide high level professional advice.
• Support junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Identify opportunities for new business and support growth of the planning team.

Skills

Town planning

MRTPI status

Client liaison

Deadline management

UK planning system

Communication skills

Education

Town Planning degree

Job description

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

The role involves managing a varied caseload, preparing and submitting applications, and liaising with local planning authorities.