Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Town Planner to join a residential developer's planning team in Whiteley. The successful candidate will manage the planning process from inception to securing permissions, requiring a degree in planning and a minimum of 2 years' experience. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that shape new communities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' post-graduate planning experience.
• Experience within planning consultancy, local authority, or residential developer is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeal documentation.
• Monitoring local planning policy related to transport, climate change, and housing.
• Representing the company at Planning Committee and Public Consultation meetings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Understanding of planning processes

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in town planning, geography, or related subject

Job description

Overview

Town Planner - Whiteley

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a successful residential developer with the appointment of a Town Planner to join their busy Planning team in Whiteley. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a hands-on role where you'll be involved in the full planning process, from site inception through to receipt of planning permissions and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, conditions, and appeal documentation.
• Monitoring and reviewing local planning policy, including strategies relating to transport, climate change, green infrastructure, and housing.
• Representing the company at Planning Committee and Public Consultation meetings.
• Managing relationships with Local Planning Authorities, external consultants, and stakeholders.
• Conducting research to support planning applications and maintaining accurate records of policies and site information.
• Negotiating with external consultants, obtaining quotations, and contributing to project evaluation.

About You

• We are seeking a motivated planning professional with:
• A degree in town planning, geography, or a related subject.
• A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate planning experience, ideally within a planning consultancy, local authority, or residential developer.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and local planning policy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with confidence to represent projects in public forums.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work directly on high-profile residential developments.
• Exposure to projects ranging from 30-200 units, ensuring variety and professional growth.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your expertise in residential planning.
• A role that offers genuine influence over shaping new communities and regeneration initiatives.

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to