Chartered Town Planner: Strategic Growth & Flexible Work

Penguin Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefitspackage

Excellent professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. You will manage a diverse caseload, advise clients on planning strategies, and support projects from feasibility through to determination in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The role requires RTPI chartered status, strong UK planning system knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Chartered RTPI with UK planning experience.
• Experience in planning consultancy, developer, or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercially minded and client-focused.
• Confident in liaising with clients and planning officers.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning projects.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Providing planning advice to private and commercial clients.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, representations and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities.
• Supporting business development and contributing to growth.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

Chartered RTPI

Planning consultancy experience

UK planning system knowledge

Client-focused

Project management

Negotiation skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. You will manage a diverse caseload, advise clients on planning strategies, and support projects from feasibility through to determination in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The role requires RTPI chartered status, strong UK planning system knowledge, and excellent communication.