Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected private planning consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Town Planner to join their team. This role offers a varied workload and opportunities for career progression, allowing you to manage planning projects and assist clients. Candidates should have RTPI accreditation or be working towards it, alongside 1-3 years of post-graduate experience. This consultancy provides flexible working and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Structured career development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-graduate planning experience.
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing planning advice to clients across different sectors.
• Assisting with or managing planning applications and appeals.
• Preparing planning statements, appraisals and supporting reports.
• Coordinating consultant input and liaising with local authorities.
• Supporting Local Plan representations and public consultation work.

Skills

Communication Skills

Report Writing Skills

Strong Understanding of Planning Policy

Client Liaison

Project Management

Education

RTPI accreditation or working towards Chartered status

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Nottingham

Are you a motivated Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected private planning consultancy with over 40 years of experience, a strong local reputation and an exciting growth plan for the future.

Based in Nottingham, the team is known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide range of development sectors. You will be supported by experienced seniors and directors while being encouraged to develop your own portfolio of clients and projects.

The Role

You will work closely with colleagues and clients to deliver successful planning projects. This position offers a varied workload and excellent opportunities to learn, progress and build your expertise in both development management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing planning advice to clients across different sectors
• Assisting with or managing planning applications and appeals
• Preparing planning statements, appraisals and supporting reports
• Coordinating consultant input and liaising with local authorities
• Supporting Local Plan representations and public consultation work
• Maintaining a strong understanding of planning policy and legislation

About You

• RTPI accredited or working towards Chartered status
• Around 1‑3 years of post‑graduate planning experience
• Experience within a consultancy or local authority setting
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills
• Eager to learn, progress and take on responsibility
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage allowance provided)

Why Apply?

• Flexible working opportunities within a supportive team
• Clear career progression with structured development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with an established and respected consultancy contributing to high‑quality local development

If you are looking to grow your planning career with a supportive and ambitious consultancy, this could be the perfect move for you.

Contact

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed).