Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Job summary

A dynamic planning consultancy in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Town Planner to undertake planning appraisals, prepare applications, and liaise with authorities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, strong planning policy knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, alongside opportunities for professional development across impactful projects in a beautiful location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in town planning, ideally within the UK.
• Excellent understanding of the development process.
• Strong understanding of planning policy and development processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and client-focused approach

Strong understanding of planning policy and legislation

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI or working towards it

Job description

Overview

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

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

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