Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Lenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Beautiful Kent location

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Town Planner to join a respected Kent planning consultancy. You will deliver strategic planning advice, manage planning applications, prepare reports, and engage with stakeholders across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Town Planning, is MRTPI or working towards it, has UK experience, and demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• A degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• MRTPI or working towards it.
• Proven experience in town planning, ideally within the UK.
• Strong understanding of planning policy, legislation, and the development process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive and client-focused approach with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing expert advice to clients
• Preparing planning applications, reports, and submissions
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders
• Assisting with the preparation of appeals and representations
• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Contributing to business development and helping grow the client base

Skills

Town planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Town Planning degree

MRTPI or working towards it

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Town Planner in Kent

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for your next challenge? We have an exceptional opportunity for you to join a dynamic and highly respected planning consultancy based in Kent.

Position: Town Planner

Location: Kent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking planning team on a variety of exciting and challenging projects. You will be involved in providing strategic planning advice, managing planning applications, preparing reports, and engaging with stakeholders. You will work across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, helping shape the future of the local environment and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing expert advice to clients
• Preparing planning applications, reports, and submissions
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and other stakeholders
• Assisting with the preparation of appeals and representations
• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Contributing to business development and helping grow the client base

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) or working towards it
• Proven experience in town planning, ideally within the UK
• Strong understanding of planning policy, legislation, and the development process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and client-focused approach with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The chance to work on diverse and impactful projects in a beautiful location