Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Woking is seeking a Town Planner to support planning applications, appeals, and policy representations. This role offers exposure to a variety of projects and hybrid working options, along with opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have an RTPI accredited degree and 1-3 years of experience in a planning consultancy or local authority.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression support for RTPI Chartership

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Ambitious, motivated, and eager to develop your career in planning.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documents.
• Undertaking site appraisals, research, and planning assessments.
• Providing advice to clients and stakeholders on planning strategy.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Ability to prepare planning applications

Experience in a planning consultancy

Education

RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning

Job description

Town Planner
Location: Woking

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Woking office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a respected planning team with a wide-ranging portfolio of projects and genuine scope for career development.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Exposure to an exciting variety of projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments

• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance

• Career progression with support for RTPI Chartership and beyond

• Collaborative environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise

The Role
As a Town Planner, you’ll work closely with senior colleagues to prepare and deliver planning applications, appeals and policy representations. You’ll liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, providing clear and commercially focused advice while gaining exposure to complex projects that will help you progress your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documents

• Undertaking site appraisals, research, and planning assessments

• Providing advice to clients and stakeholders on planning strategy

• Supporting senior planners on larger-scale and more complex projects

• Building strong relationships internally and externally

About You

• RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related field

• 1-3 years’ experience within a planning consultancy or local authority

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policy

• Ambitious, motivated and eager to develop your career in planning

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.