Strategic Town Planner – Rural & Commercial (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Private healthcare / health benefits

Annual salary reviews

Free parking

Career progression and CPD

Support for professionalQualifications

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Planner to join its established planning consultancy. You will work across agricultural, rural, residential and commercial projects, delivering planning advice from feasibility through to applications and appeals.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, a clear development path, and opportunities to engage with local authorities and clients while progressing MRTPI membership where applicable.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (RTPI accredited preferred).
• Experience in a planning consultancy, local authority or related planning environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good report-writing ability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work both independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking planning research, site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Preparing planning appraisals, statements and supporting documentation.
• Submitting planning applications (outline, full and change of use) and appeals.
• Providing pre-application planning advice and supporting site representations.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and clients.
• Assisting with negotiations on Section 106 and other planning obligations.
• Keeping up to date with changes to planning legislation and policy.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

Organisational skills

Multi-project management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI accredited / MRTPI adv.

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Planner to join its established planning consultancy. You will work across agricultural, rural, residential and commercial projects, delivering planning advice from feasibility through to applications and appeals.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working, a clear development path, and opportunities to engage with local authorities and clients while progressing MRTPI membership where applicable.