Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Town Planner for a hybrid role in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload, provide expert planning advice across various sectors, and mentor junior team members. Offering benefits like a discretionary bonus scheme and generous annual leave, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or near submission required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize your own caseload.
• Prepare and manage planning applications.
• Provide tailored advice to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Workload management

Education

MRTPI qualified (or close to submission)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planning software

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Ashby (Hybrid Working)

Are you an ambitious Town Planner looking to progress your career? Join a well-established and respected consultancy, working within a dynamic planning team on a wide range of projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will provide expert planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, retail, and leisure sectors. You will manage your own caseload, lead on projects, and collaborate with colleagues and external professionals to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise your own caseload
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and site promotion
• Provide tailored advice to clients and stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members, including through the APC process
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, ecologists, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Attend and lead project meetings, negotiations, and consultations
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard

Candidate Requirements

• MRTPI qualified (or close to submission)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong time and workload management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning software
• Knowledge of current planning legislation and market trends

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave
• Hybrid working policy
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Employee wellbeing programme and life assurance
• Volunteering leave

If you're looking to join a collaborative, supportive team and work on exciting and varied planning projects, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email