Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy is seeking a remote Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) to manage diverse planning projects across the UK. This role offers the flexibility to operate autonomously while engaging with clients and local authorities. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in UK town planning, excellent communication skills, and a commercially aware mindset. This position emphasizes work-life balance with competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Professional development support

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) required with strong experience in UK town planning.
• Confident managing projects independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of planning projects from inception through to determination.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate planning applications and appeals.
• Provide clear, commercial planning advice to clients.

Skills

Remote project management

Communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Digital tool proficiency

Education

MRTPI Chartered Town Planner

Job description

Chartered Town Planner - Remote (UK-wide)

I'm currently working on behalf of a well-established and forward-thinking planning consultancy that is looking to appoint a Chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) as part of its continued growth. This is a fully remote role, offering genuine flexibility while working on a diverse and engaging project portfolio across the UK.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a planner who is confident operating autonomously, enjoys responsibility, and values flexibility without compromising on the quality or complexity of work. You'll be joining a collaborative, digitally driven consultancy environment where expertise is trusted and professional judgement is valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a range of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Preparing, submitting, and negotiating planning applications and appeals
• Providing clear, commercial planning advice to clients
• Engaging with local planning authorities and key stakeholders
• Contributing to planning strategies and development appraisals
• Supporting junior team members where appropriate

Candidate Profile

• MRTPI Chartered Town Planner
• Strong experience within UK town planning (public or private sector background welcomed)
• Confident managing projects independently in a remote setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercially aware with a client-focused mindset
• Comfortable using digital tools and working collaboratively online

What's on Offer

• Fully remote working arrangement (UK-based)
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonusProfessional development and CPD support
• Flexible working culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing consultancy

Interested?

If you're a Chartered Town Planner seeking a remote role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful project work, I'd be very keen to speak with you. All enquiries will be handled confidentially.

Please get in touch to discuss the role in more detail or to apply.