Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefitspackage

Excellent professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in the Stratford-upon-Avon area. You will manage a diverse caseload, advise clients on planning strategies, and support projects from feasibility through to determination in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The role requires RTPI chartered status, strong UK planning system knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Chartered RTPI with UK planning experience.
• Experience in planning consultancy, developer, or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercially minded and client-focused.
• Confident in liaising with clients and planning officers.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning projects.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Providing planning advice to private and commercial clients.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, representations and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities.
• Supporting business development and contributing to growth.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

Chartered RTPI

Planning consultancy experience

UK planning system knowledge

Client-focused

Project management

Negotiation skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Location: Stratford Upon Avon

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Sector: Planning & Development Consultancy

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice across a diverse range of development projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, working closely with experienced planning professionals and clients across a varied portfolio.

The Role

As a Chartered Town Planner, you will be involved in a broad range of planning work, providing strategic and practical advice to clients and supporting projects from initial feasibility through to determination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning projects.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Providing planning advice to private and commercial clients.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and development assessments.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, representations and supporting documentation.
• Advising clients on planning strategy and development opportunities.
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts.

About You

We are looking for a Chartered Town Planner with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a genuine interest in development and consultancy.

You will ideally have:

• Chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, developer or local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• A commercially minded and client-focused approach.
• Confidence in dealing with clients, planning officers and other stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and negotiation skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking planning practice where you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and varied development projects, take ownership of your workload and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A varied and challenging project portfolio.
• Exposure to high-quality development and planning work.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior planning professionals and clients.