Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Town Planner for a full-time position based in South West England. This 12-month FTC role offers the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects within a supportive team, alongside opportunities for hybrid working and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Generous accompanying benefits package

Flexible hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning-related role, ideally 2+ years.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward planning applications and secure consents.
• Ensure compliance with planning obligations.
• Work alongside Head of Planning and Growth.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in town planning, transport planning, or related discipline

Job description

Town Planner
Location: South West England
Type: Full-time | 12 month FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Town Planner to join a UK leading Planning and Sustainability team working on nationally significant and high-profile infrastructure projects!

WHY APPLY?

• competitive basic salary
• generous accompanying benefits package
• flexible hybrid working options!

You’ll work alongside a supportive and knowledgeable team, gain exposure to strategic development work, and play a crucial part in delivering projects that impacts millions!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Working alongside the Head of Planning and Growth, the successful candidate will play an integral part in driving forward planning applications, securing consents, and ensuring compliance with planning obligations. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, dynamic infrastructure environment.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT:

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in town planning, transport planning, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a planning-related role, ideally 2+ years.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and experience navigating complex planning consents and legal agreements.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally at all levels.

INTERESTED?

For applications, please submit your CV above. For enquiries and for more information regarding this role, please contact Megan Field on [e-mail] or 01792 365 005.