Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37k-£42k

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Cycle-to-work

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Training & career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Town Planner to join a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy. The role focuses on preparation and submission of planning applications, managing applications through to determination, and providing planning advice across a varied project portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, be experienced in the UK planning system, and ideally be working towards or holding MRTPI status.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject.
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing planning applications from instruction through to determination.
• Providing planning advice to clients and supporting development proposals.
• Preparing planning appraisals and policy research.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attending site visits, meetings and planning committees.
• Supporting senior colleagues and contributing to project portfolio delivery.

Skills

Town Planning

Project management

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Town Planner | Bristol | £37,000-£42,000

£37,000-£40,000 | Hybrid working - 3 days office | Generous annual leave | Private healthcare | Career progression & development

I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy that is looking to add a Town Planner to its Bristol team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career, joining an established consultancy with a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to work alongside experienced planning professionals. The role offers exposure to a broad range of clients and development schemes, while providing plenty of scope for professional and career development.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a range of planning projects, with a key focus on the preparation and submission of planning applications. Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing planning applications from initial instruction through to determination.
• Providing planning advice to clients and supporting development proposals.
• Preparing planning appraisals and undertaking policy research.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Attending site visits, meetings and planning committees where required.
• Supporting senior colleagues and contributing to the delivery of a varied project portfolio.

About You

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related subject.
• Relevant experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar environment.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Ideally working towards or already holding MRTPI status.

Benefits

• £37,000-£42,000 salary
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare and Medicash
• Gym membership contribution
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training, professional development and career progression

Bristol

If you’re a Town Planner looking for a role that offers varied projects, flexible working and genuine opportunities to progress your career, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.