Town Planner

TipTopJob; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy is seeking a Planner to join their team in Driffield, East Yorkshire. The role involves preparing planning applications, engaging with local authorities, and managing a diverse portfolio of projects. Candidates should have an RTPI-accredited degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and strong career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development and mentoring

Collaborative working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Proactive and motivated planning professional.
• Commitment to working towards RTPI Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Monitor and review local and national planning policies.

Skills

Report-writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or masters qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Overview

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Planner to join the team at their Driffield, East Yorkshire office.

The Role

As a Planner, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across a range of sectors, supporting the delivery of high-quality planning advice and solutions for clients. You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and research.
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
• Monitoring and reviewing local and national planning policies.
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger and more complex schemes, while managing your own caseload of smaller projects.

About You

• We are seeking a proactive and motivated planning professional with:
• An RTPI-accredited degree or masters qualification in Town Planning (or related discipline).
• 1–3 years experience in a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Strong report-writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• A positive, team-oriented approach with the ability to manage your own workload.
• A commitment to working towards RTPI Chartership (full support will be provided).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring, and RTPI support.
• A collaborative working environment with the opportunity to contribute to exciting and varied projects.
• Excellent career progression opportunities as part of a growing consultancy.

If you are an ambitious Planner looking to progress your career in a supportive and well-regarded consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.