Junior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

RTPI chartership support

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Cambridge is seeking a Junior Town Planner to join the growing planning team. You will assist with planning applications and development projects while working with experienced planners, landowners and developers.

The role offers hybrid working, ongoing training and RTPI chartership support, with exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning work and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related subject.
• MRTPI or progression towards chartership (preferred).
• Experience in planning environment (consultancy/local government or similar).
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Strong written and analytical communication.
• Keen to develop technical planning knowledge and career.
• Team player with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of planning applications and development projects.
• Undertake planning research and provide support on planning matters.
• Assist with the preparation of planning statements, reports and other documentation.
• Support senior colleagues with client instructions and project delivery.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
• Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Gain experience across a varied range of sectors and development projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning team.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

Job Title: Junior Town Planner

Location: Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading property and land consultancy in the appointment of a Junior Town Planner to join their growing planning team in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a well-established consultancy. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with experienced planners, landowners, developers and other property professionals.

The Role

As a Junior Town Planner, you will:

• Assist with a wide range of planning applications and development projects.
• Undertake planning research and provide support on planning matters.
• Assist with the preparation of planning statements, reports and other documentation.
• Support senior colleagues with client instructions and project delivery.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
• Assist with site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Gain experience across a varied range of sectors and development projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the planning team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Ideally working towards MRTPI or keen to progress towards chartership.
• Able to demonstrate some relevant planning experience, whether within consultancy, local government or another planning environment.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• A confident communicator with strong written and analytical skills.
• Keen to develop their technical planning knowledge and professional career.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing consultancy.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards RTPI chartership.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of planning and development projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you’re a Junior Town Planner looking to develop your career within an established consultancy and gain exposure to a broad range of planning and development projects, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Interested?