Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Driffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Driffield, East Yorkshire, is seeking a Planner to join their team. Candidates should have an RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning and 1-3 years of experience. The role involves preparing planning applications, engaging with local authorities, and offers excellent career progression opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Mentoring and RTPI support

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Commitment to working towards RTPI Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and research.
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
• Supporting senior colleagues on larger projects.

Skills

Report-writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or master's qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Overview

Planner - Driffield, East Yorkshire

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• An RTPI-accredited degree or master's 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 or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to