Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and architectural consultancy in Chilton is seeking a proactive Town Planner to join their team. This role involves managing planning applications from assessment to submission and offers mentorship towards chartership. Candidates should have an RTPI-accredited degree and a passion for development solutions across various sectors.

Benefits

Flexibility with hours

Hybrid working

Strong mentorship and training opportunities

Competitive salary with progression potential

Qualifications

• Working towards chartership (or recently chartered).
• Experience in private or public planning sector.
• Good understanding of UK planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Conduct site assessments and planning policy research.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and clients.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Self-motivated

Commercial awareness

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Chilton, Aylesbury

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-regarded and growing planning and architectural consultancy based in Chilton, Buckinghamshire. Known for delivering creative and practical development solutions, this consultancy supports a diverse client base across the residential, rural, and commercial sectors. With a strong reputation across the South East and Midlands, they offer a hands-on, personalised approach to planning.

We are now recruiting for a Town Planner to join their close-knit and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Town Planner looking to broaden their experience across a wide variety of projects, working alongside both planning and design professionals. As a Town Planner, you will be involved in all stages of the planning process-from initial appraisals to application submissions and appeal work.

The successful Town Planner will gain valuable exposure to projects ranging from small-scale infill developments to larger residential and mixed-use schemes, while benefiting from strong mentorship and a clear path to chartership (if not already achieved).

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage planning applications, planning statements, and appeals

• Conduct site assessments and planning policy research

• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and consultants

• Work closely with architects and senior planners on development proposals

• Attend site visits, public consultations, and planning committees as required

• Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development

Requirements:

• RTPI-accredited degree and working towards chartership (or recently chartered)

• Experience in either the private or public sector

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good understanding of UK planning regulations and local policy

• Organised, self-motivated, and commercially aware

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards one)

Why Apply for this Town Planner Role?

• Join a friendly, well-established consultancy with strong local knowledge

• Work on a broad range of rural and urban planning projects

• Benefit from hybrid working and flexible hours

• Supportive team with excellent mentoring and training opportunities

• Competitive salary with great progression potential

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email [e-mail].