Chartered Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent planning consultancy in Suffolk seeks a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) to join their team. The successful candidate will lead planning projects, provide expert advice, and support junior planners while enjoying flexible working options and substantial career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Professional development funding

Supportive team environment

Exposure to meaningful planning projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience as a Chartered Town Planner.
• Strong working knowledge of the English planning system in rural and regional contexts.
• Experience in consultancy or local authority settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning applications, appeals, and strategic site assessments.
• Produce high-quality reports and planning documentation for submission.
• Manage client relationships and represent them at committee meetings.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Client Relationship Management

Education

MRTPI chartered status

Job description

Chartered Town Planner Location: Suffolk

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing independent planning consultancy based in Suffolk. Known for their commercially focused and pragmatic approach, this respected firm works closely with landowners, developers, and housebuilders to deliver high-quality planning solutions across East Anglia and beyond. Due to continued growth and project demand, they are now seeking a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on planning applications, appeals, and strategic site assessments.
• Provide expert advice on planning policy, land promotion, and development potential.
• Manage client relationships and represent them at committee meetings, hearings, and inquiries.
• Produce high-quality reports and planning documentation for submission.
• Support junior planners and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice.

Qualifications

• MRTPI chartered with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the English planning system, particularly in rural and regional contexts.
• Confident communicator with excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in either consultancy or local authority settings (or both).
• Based in or willing to relocate to Suffolk or surrounding areas. Hybrid and flexible working options available.

Day-to-day

• Lead and manage planning projects.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Flexible/hybrid working (typically 2-3 days from the office).
• Supportive and sociable team environment with clear career progression.
• Exposure to varied and meaningful planning projects across Suffolk and East Anglia.
• Professional development funding and RTPI CPD support.

If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email at [e-mail]