Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Town Planner to join a Stratford-based planning consultancy in London, working with private and public sector clients on a varied portfolio. You will prepare and submit planning applications, undertake research and development appraisals, and provide development advice while liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders.

A degree in Town Planning is required; MRTPI status or progress toward chartership is advantageous, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation and policy.
• Experience with planning applications and associated documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and project-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• MRTPI status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning research and development appraisals.
• Providing planning and development advice to clients.
• Assisting with planning appeals and enforcement matters.
• Supporting site promotion and development proposals.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, reports and professional correspondence.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Client-focused

Problem solving

Chartered status advantage

Education

Degree in Town Planning

MRTPI status or progress toward chartership

Job description

Town Planner

Location: Stratford, London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Full-time

A well-established and experienced planning consultancy based in Stratford, London is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team.

The consultancy provides independent and wide-ranging planning and development advice to both private and public sector clients, with experience across residential, commercial, retail, education, leisure, agriculture, rural and self-build projects. The team prides itself on delivering pragmatic, high-quality planning solutions and building strong, professional relationships with its clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of planning and development projects.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will work across a diverse range of planning matters, supporting clients throughout the planning and development process. You will have the opportunity to gain experience across planning applications, development appraisals, appeals, enforcement matters, site promotion and wider planning advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.

• Undertaking planning research and development appraisals.

• Providing planning and development advice to clients.

• Assisting with planning appeals and enforcement matters.

• Supporting site promotion and development proposals.

• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.

• Preparing planning statements, reports and professional correspondence.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.

• Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment.

• Good knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation and policy.

• Experience with planning applications and associated documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organisational and project-management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.

• A pragmatic and solution-focused approach to planning matters.

• MRTPI status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects.

• Exposure to residential, commercial, retail, education, leisure and other sectors.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Support towards relevant professional qualifications.

• Collaborative and experienced working environment.

• Opportunity to work closely with clients and other professional consultants.

• Varied workload covering planning applications, appeals, development advice and other planning matters.

Why Join?

You will be joining a professional team that places strong emphasis on thorough preparation, robust planning cases, pragmatic solutions and constructive negotiation. The consultancy’s stated approach is to provide high-quality professional services regardless of project scale, while working collaboratively with other specialists when required.