Senior/Associate Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Lenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior/Associate Town Planner to join our Kent team. You will manage a range of planning applications from inception to determination, provide strategic advice to developers, landowners and housebuilders, and contribute to project documentation.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary £40,000-£50,000, and a path to MRTPI accreditation, with strong client relations and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI qualification would be advantageous, particularly for Associate level.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Proven experience managing planning applications and providing sound planning advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Provide strategic planning advice to developers, landowners and housebuilders.
• Prepare planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advise on planning policy, development potential and land promotion opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders.
• Support junior team members and contribute to their development.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the consultancy.

Skills

Planning experience

Client management

Education

Degree or postgraduate in Town Planning

MRTPI qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Senior / Associate Town Planner

Location: Kent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Are you a Town Planner looking for your next step? Perhaps you're ready to take on more responsibility, work on a varied portfolio of exciting projects, or simply join a consultancy where your ideas and contribution genuinely matter?

I'm working with an established and growing independent planning consultancy who are looking to bring a talented Senior / Associate Town Planner into their team in Kent.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio of planning projects.

The Role - Senior / Associate Town Planner

• Managing and delivering a range of planning applications and projects from inception through to determination.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients, including developers, landowners and housebuilders.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising on planning policy, development potential and land promotion opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Supporting junior members of the team and contributing to their professional development.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and success of the consultancy.

What We're Looking For

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI qualification would be advantageous, particularly for Associate-level applicants.
• Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar development environment.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy and development management.
• Proven experience managing planning applications and providing sound planning advice.