Remote Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Berrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment consultancy is seeking a Town Planner for their Shropshire office, offering flexible remote work options. The role involves expert planning advice, application submissions, and collaboration with clients and authorities. Ideal candidates should have an RTPI accredited degree and experience in a planning role, showcasing strong communication and report-writing skills. This position promises career development and exposure to diverse projects in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Support towards chartership

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning role, ideally within consultancy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice and submit applications.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.
• Contribute to high-quality outcomes in projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Report writing

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage workload

Education

RTPI accredited degree

Job description

Overview

Town Planner - Shropshire (with Remote Flexibility)

The Role

Based at their Shropshire office (with the option of remote working for the right candidate), you'll be working on a varied portfolio of projects, from residential and commercial schemes through to rural and environmental developments. You'll play a key role in providing expert planning advice, preparing and submitting applications, liaising with clients and local authorities, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality outcomes.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary, tailored to your experience
• Flexible working arrangements, including potential for remote work
• Ongoing professional development and support toward chartership if required
• The chance to work on a wide variety of interesting and challenging projects
• A supportive, collaborative team culture within a highly regarded consultancy

About You

• RTPI accredited degree (or working towards chartership)
• Experience in a planning role, ideally within consultancy, although local authority backgrounds are also welcome
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage your own workload while working effectively as part of a team
• A proactive and client-focused approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner who wants to develop their career within a consultancy that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

If you're ready to make an impact and join a practice with an excellent reputation in the sector, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your interest in the role