Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Medicash

Gym membership contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Training and career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is currently seeking a Town Planner for its Bristol team. The role offers a clear path for career progression within an established consultancy, with exposure to diverse projects and clients. Hybrid working is provided, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

The successful candidate will have a planning degree, UK planning knowledge and experience with submissions. MRTPI status is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject.
• Relevant experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or similar.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and policy.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ideally MRTPI status.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing applications from instruction to determination.
• Providing planning advice to clients and supporting proposals.
• Preparing appraisals and undertaking policy research.
• Liaising with clients, authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attending site visits, meetings and planning committees as required.
• Supporting seniors and contributing to a varied project portfolio.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive & commercially minded

Project management

Education

Degree or MSc in Town Planning or related

MRTPI status (ideal)

Job description

Town Planner | Bristol | £37,000-£42,000

£37,000-£40,000 | Hybrid working - 3 days office | Generous annual leave | Private healthcare | Career progression & development

I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy that is looking to add a Town Planner to its Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, joining an established consultancy with a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals. The role offers exposure to a broad range of clients and development schemes, while providing plenty of scope for professional and career development.

The Role

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing planning applications from initial instruction through to determination.
• Providing planning advice to clients and supporting development proposals.
• Preparing planning appraisals and undertaking policy research.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits, meetings and planning committees where required.
• Supporting senior colleagues and contributing to the delivery of a varied project portfolio.

About You

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.i>
• Ideally working towards or already holding MRTPI status.

Benefits

• £37,000-£42,000 salary
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare and Medicash
• Gym membership contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training, professional development and career progression

Bristol

If you're a Town Planner looking for a role that offers varied projects, flexible working and genuine opportunities to progress your career, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation