Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Town Planner to join a well-established planning consultancy in Essex, offering hybrid working and a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments across the South East.

The role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic advice, liaising with authorities, and supporting clients through the development process, with opportunities for MRTPI progression and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Working towards MRTPI (or equivalent).
• Experience in a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Manage planning projects from early feasibility through to determination.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning research.
• Assist with planning strategies for residential and mixed-use developments.
• Monitor planning policy and legislative changes.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Essex (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

A well-established and growing property development and planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join their expanding team in Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to work on a diverse portfolio of residential and mixed-use development projects across the South East.

Working as part of a collaborative and experienced team, you will play a key role in managing planning applications, providing strategic planning advice, and supporting clients through the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation




• Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients




• Manage planning projects from early feasibility through to determination




• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, and stakeholders




• Undertake site appraisals and planning research




• Assist with planning strategies for residential and mixed-use developments




• Monitor planning policy and legislative changes

About You

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline




• Working towards or already MRTPI qualified (or equivalent)




• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority




• Strong report writing and communication skills




• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines




• A proactive and commercially minded approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience




• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements




• Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects




• Support with professional development and RTPI progression




• Friendly, collaborative team environment




• Clear opportunities for career progression

This role would suit an Assistant Planner, Planner, or Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing consultancy environment.