Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking an ambitious Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Ashby. You will provide expert planning advice across various sectors, manage your own caseload, and collaborate with professionals to ensure high-quality project outcomes. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified or nearing submission and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and a supportive environment with exciting projects.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25-30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave

Hybrid working policy

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or nearing submission.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Effective team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Education

MRTPI qualified (or close to submission)

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 01792 365 000 or email [e-mail]