Junior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Support toward RTPI chartership

Varied project exposure

Clear career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and growing planning consultancy in the appointment of a Junior Town Planner to join their Winchester team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional to build their career within a respected consultancy, gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of planning and development projects.

You will assist with applications, site appraisals, policy reviews and liaise with local authorities and stakeholders, while

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or related subject.
• Ideally working towards MRTPI or chartership.
• Experience in consultancy, local government or related environment.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware.
• Confident communicator with strong written and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertake planning research, site appraisals and policy reviews.
• Support senior planners across development projects.
• Assist with planning statements, reports and supporting documents.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
• Assist with planning appeals and other development management matters.
• Support project delivery from initial instruction through to completion.
• Develop knowledge across a diverse range of planning projects.

Skills

Town planning knowledge

Analytical skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Job Title: Junior Town Planner

Location: Winchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and growing planning consultancy in the appointment of a Junior Town Planner to join their Winchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to build their career within a respected consultancy. You will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of planning and development projects, working alongside experienced planners and supporting clients throughout the planning process.

The Role

As a Junior Town Planner, you will:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Undertake planning research, site appraisals and policy reviews.
• Support senior planners across a range of development projects.
• Assist with the preparation of planning statements, reports and supporting documents.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Monitor planning policies and emerging development plans.
• Assist with planning appeals and other development management matters.
• Support the delivery of projects from initial instruction through to completion.
• Develop your knowledge and experience across a diverse range of planning projects.

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 within consultancy, local government or a related environment.
• Proactive, organised and commercially aware.
• A confident communicator with strong written and analytical skills.
• Keen to develop their planning knowledge and professional career.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to 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 varied portfolio of planning and development projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.