Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Town Planner to join a residential developer's planning team in Whiteley. You will manage planning applications, represent at committee meetings, and collaborate with local authorities. The ideal candidate has a degree in town planning and at least 2 years' experience in a relevant setting. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Involvement in high-profile residential developments

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate planning experience.
• Experience ideally within a planning consultancy, local authority, or residential developer.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Monitoring local planning policy.
• Representing the company at Planning Committee meetings.
• Managing relationships with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Planning Policy Understanding

Research Skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

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.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a pivotal role in managing planning applications for sites typically ranging from 30 to 200 units, as well as future land promotion initiatives. Responsibilities will include:

• 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 01792 365006 or email your CV to [e-mail]