Town Planner

Arup; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Nottingham seeks a Senior / Principal / Associate Town Planner to spearhead sustainable growth projects. You will manage planning applications and engage with stakeholders while mentoring junior planners. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant planning qualification and experience within the UK planning landscape. The role offers flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, encouraging professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Payment of professional subscriptions

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a planning role, either consultancy, local authority, or development background.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and processes.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of planning strategies for sustainable growth.
• Managing planning applications, appeals, and consultations in line with legislation.
• Engaging with local authorities, communities, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Planning consultancy experience

Knowledge of UK planning system

Excellent writing skills

Confident communication

Strong organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant planning qualification

RTPI membership or working towards chartership

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal / Associate Town Planner

Location: Nottingham | Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office)

Empowerment and professional development, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects including major residential and mixed-use urban extensions, clear progression opportunities aligned with company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the development and delivery of planning strategies to promote sustainable growth.
• Managing planning applications, appeals and consultations in line with policy and legislation.
• Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility studies and impact assessments.
• Engaging with local authorities, communities, businesses and key stakeholders.
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and internal teams.
• Preparing Planning Statements, Planning Appraisals and Statements of Case.
• Keeping up to date with legislative changes, policy updates and emerging planning trends.

About You

• Previous experience in a planning role (consultancy, local authority or development background).
• A relevant planning qualification (or working towards one).
• RTPI membership or working towards chartership.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and processes.
• Excellent written skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and a collaborative team player.
• Agile working.

Agile Working & Additional Information

Our client embraces agile working and offers a flexible, hybrid approach, recognising that productivity and success are not defined by location.

This role is East Midlands based, with a preference for 2-3 days per week in the Nottingham office. The wider business operates from multiple hubs across the UK, offering long-term flexibility and progression opportunities.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Private medical insurance and payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• A culture built on trust

Contact

Interested? If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Company Overview

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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, growing planning consultancy in Nottingham as they look to appoint Senior, Principal or Associate level Planners as part of an ambitious expansion plan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, working on a wide variety of projects ranging from urban regeneration schemes to large-scale residential and mixed-use developments across the UK. You will collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful planning outcomes. Our client is seeking motivated, energetic planners who are keen to progress their careers within a supportive and empowering environment.