Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Hitchin is seeking a Town Planner for their team. This full-time position offers the chance to manage diverse projects and develop your career in a supportive environment. Candidates should have an RTPI-accredited degree, and experience is preferred but not essential. The role provides competitive salary and benefits, with a hybrid working model and career progression support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working

RTPI support

Excellent long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy or local authority planning team.
• Solid understanding of planning policy and development processes.
• Proactive approach with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning assessments.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.

Skills

Strong written communication

Report writing

Client-focused approach

Organizational skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent

Job description

Town Planner – Growing Planning Consultancy – Hitchin

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Role: Full-time, Permanent

I’m working with a well-established, independent planning consultancy-highly regarded for its commercial awareness, technical expertise, and strong client relationships-to find an ambitious Town Planner for their Hitchin office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, experienced team where you’ll gain exposure to a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, rural, leisure, and mixed-use developments across the region.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will:

• Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake site appraisals, planning assessments, and policy research.
• Support senior planners on complex development schemes.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and external consultants.
• Provide clear planning advice and contribute to project strategies.
• Work across a wide variety of sectors-no two projects the same.

Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• A relevant RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent.
• Experience in a consultancy or local authority planning team.
• Strong written communication and report-writing ability.
• Solid understanding of planning policy and development processes.
• A proactive, organised, and client-focused approach.
• MRTPI or working towards chartership (full support provided).

This role suits an Assistant Planner looking to step up or an established Town Planner seeking broader, hands-on project exposure in a supportive consultancy environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working
• RTPI support and structured progression
• Varied project workload
• Supportive, personable team culture
• Excellent long-term career development

How to Apply

Keen to join a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence and a commitment to professional growth?
Send your CV for a confidential conversation.