Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Cheltenham seeks a Town Planner to support the delivery of planning advice across various development projects. The role entails assisting with applications, producing necessary documentation, and fostering communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Town Planning, demonstrate strong communication skills, and show desire towards RTPI accreditation. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment conducive to career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Support with RTPI accreditation and CPD

Friendly working environment

Clear opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Progress towards RTPI accreditation (strong desire to begin/continue).
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Producing planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive approach

Organised

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Progress towards RTPI accreditation

Job description

Town Planner – Planning Consultancy (Cheltenham)

Location: Cheltenham
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Sector: Town Planning & Development Consultancy

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning advice across a broad range of development projects, working closely with senior colleagues and clients. The role offers exposure to the full planning lifecycle and genuine scope for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders
• Supporting senior planners on appeals, site appraisals and development strategies
• Keeping up to date with planning policy and legislation
• Contributing positively to team collaboration and project delivery

About You

This role would suit a motivated planner at an early to mid-career stage who is keen to learn and progress within consultancy.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Progress towards RTPI accreditation (or a strong desire to begin/continue this)
• Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority (preferred but not essential)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, organised and professional approach
• Local authority or consultancy experience within development management or policy would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Support with RTPI accreditation and CPD
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• A stable and well-respected consultancy setting

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed).

All conversations will be treated in strict confidence.