Junior Town Planner in Winchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

RTPI chartership support

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a proactive Junior Town Planner to join their Winchester team. You will assist with planning applications, conduct research and policy reviews, and support senior planners across a diverse portfolio of development projects.

You will liaise with authorities and stakeholders, monitor policy changes, and contribute to planning appeals. The role offers hybrid working, strong training, and a clear path toward RTPI chartership as you develop professionally.

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning or related subject is required.
• Progress towards MRTPI or commitment to chartership is desirable.
• Experience in planning within consultancy, local government or related fields is advantageous.
• Strong written and analytical abilities and clear communication are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Proactive

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Towards MRTPI

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.

Interested?