Town Planner

TipTopJob; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and planning consultancy in Ashford is seeking a Town Planner with 2-5 years of experience. The role involves managing diverse client projects, preparing planning applications, and contributing to various developments. The firm offers competitive salary, flexible working, and a clear career progression pathway.

Benefits

Support with CPD and APC

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

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 and local authorities.

Skills

Communication

Client Engagement

Project Management

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 .

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

Whats 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?

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