Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in Leicester is seeking a motivated Town Planner. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options. You will deliver high-quality planning advice and manage projects while engaging with clients and local authorities. Ideal candidates have a degree in Town Planning, MRTPI status, and strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative office culture are available.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Support for continued professional development

Collaborative office culture

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Desire to grow your planning career.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality planning advice and manage your own projects.
• Engage with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Report-writing skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

MRTPI status or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Town Planner - Leicester - Dynamic Consultancy - salary competitive

Are you a motivated Town Planner looking for your next big move in the East Midlands? A well-established and forward-thinking planning consultancy is looking to expand its Leicester team with a passionate and driven Town Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing planning team that works on a wide range of exciting projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You’ll be surrounded by some of the best minds in the planning world, with genuine opportunities for progression and development.

Responsibilities

• As a Town Planner, you’ll be involved in delivering high-quality planning advice, managing your own projects, and supporting senior team members on larger scale developments. You’ll engage with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, and play a key role in driving forward successful planning applications and strategies.

Qualifications

• A degree (and ideally a postgrad) in Town Planning or related field
• MRTPI status or working towards it
• 1-3 years' experience in a planning consultancy or local authority
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a desire to grow your planning career

What 7s on offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance and benefits package
• Support for continued professional development
• A collaborative, social office culture with regular team events

If you’re looking to be part of a business where your voice is heard, your career is supported, and your work genuinely makes an impact - this could be the move for you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat - you can contact me on (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed).