Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Northampton is seeking a Town Planner to join our established practice. You will work across the property and planning sectors, supporting applications, policy research and client advice.

The role offers exposure to a range of development projects and opportunities to develop your career within a collaborative, commercially focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of planning experience in a consultancy, local authority, or similar.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, commercially aware with interest in property and development.
• MRTPI status or progression toward chartership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of proposals.
• Planning policy research, site appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and constraints.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and managing project deadlines.
• Supporting delivery of planning projects while maintaining client relationships.

Skills

Town Planning

Planning policy

Client liaison

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

MRTPI status

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Northampton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established property and planning consultancy with the appointment of a Town Planner to join its team in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional with at least one year of experience to join a multidisciplinary consultancy working across the property and development sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of projects, provide planning advice to clients and develop their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support and manage a range of planning projects, working closely with colleagues, clients and local planning authorities to deliver successful outcomes. You will gain exposure to different stages of the development process, from initial site assessments and planning strategy through to application submission and determination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications for a range of development proposals.
• Undertaking planning policy research, site appraisals and development feasibility assessments.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning policy, development opportunities and potential constraints.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring planning applications and managing project deadlines.
• Supporting the delivery of planning projects while maintaining strong client relationships.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• At least one year's relevant planning experience within a consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system and development management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in property and development.
• MRTPI status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy operating across the property and planning sectors, offering exposure to varied projects and the chance to build valuable experience within a collaborative team.

The role would suit someone looking to broaden their project experience, develop client-facing skills and take the next step in their planning career.