Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy in Ashford is seeking a Town Planner with 2-5 years of experience. The role involves managing a diverse client portfolio, preparing planning applications, and contributing to various projects. Competitive salary and uncapped bonus potential are offered, along with support for professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped performance-based bonus

Support with CPD, APC, and professional development

Clear pathway for career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of planning experience in public or private sector.
• Working towards or recently MRTPI qualified.
• Knowledge of Kent and East Sussex planning landscape preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Managing own caseload with support from senior planners.
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Client Engagement

Planning Knowledge

Education

MRTPI Qualification

Job description

Town Planner – Ashford, Kent
Location: Ashford, Kent (with flexible working options)
Contract Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, with uncapped bonus potential

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner to join a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and planning consultancy based in Ashford, Kent. This firm is one of the most respected independent practices in the region, operating across more than 80 villages and parishes in Kent and East Sussex.

This role would suit a planner with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience within consultancy, local authority, or a housebuilder environment. Candidates working towards or recently achieving MRTPI status are encouraged to apply.

The Role:
You will work as part of a highly experienced planning and property team, managing a broad and varied portfolio of client instructions. Projects range in scale and sector, with clients including developers, universities, rural estate owners, private investors, and commercial enterprises.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

• Managing your own caseload with the support of senior planners and consultants

• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders

• Contributing to the delivery of a wide variety of rural, commercial, and residential projects

Candidate Requirements:

• 2-5 years of planning experience (public or private sector)

• Working towards or recently MRTPI qualified

• Knowledge of the Kent and East Sussex planning landscape preferred

• Ability to work independently and develop your own client base over time

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with uncapped performance-based bonus

• Support with CPD, APC, and wider professional development

• Clear pathway for career progression within a respected local consultancy

• Flexible working arrangements available (including part-time)

• Supportive team environment with direct access to in-house property, development, and rural specialists

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte [e-mail] or call 01792 957386. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position