Chartered Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse projects

Career progression

Supportive environment

Exposure to variety

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Town Planner to join our Essex-based team on a range of property and development projects. A degree in Town Planning is required, with MRTPI qualification or progression strongly preferred, and experience in planning within a consultancy or local authority is ideal.

You will contribute to planning applications, policy advice and client liaison, while developing your expertise across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or keen to pursue professional development.
• Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy or local authority.
• Good understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and local planning authorities.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property and development.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications for a range of development projects.
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and application strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning process.
• Supporting the delivery of residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.
• Researching local and national planning policies to inform project decisions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting successful project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Client liaison

Planning policy

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualified / chartership in progress

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: TOWN PLANNER

Location: Essex
Salary: £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience

An established property and development consultancy in Essex is looking to expand its team with a motivated Town Planner. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to develop their career while working on a variety of exciting property and development projects.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of property and development projects
• Career progression within an established consultancy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
• Opportunity to build relationships with clients, developers and local planning authorities
• Scope to develop your planning expertise and take on greater responsibility

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Town Planning or a relevant discipline.
• MRTPI qualified, working towards chartership or keen to pursue professional development.
• Previous experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy or local authority.
• Good understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Confidence liaising with clients, consultants and local planning authorities.
• A proactive approach and a genuine interest in property and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and submitting planning applications for a range of development projects.
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and application strategies.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, developers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and managing projects through the planning process.
• Supporting the delivery of residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.
• Researching local and national planning policies to inform project decisions.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting successful project delivery.