Town Planner – Infrastructure

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Town Planner to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support various planning applications and projects, collaborating with experienced colleagues to enhance your skills. You will manage project budgets, liaise with clients, and engage with the community to ensure successful project delivery. This consultancy offers a vibrant workplace, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects across the UK. If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Mindestens 1 Jahr Erfahrung in der Planungsbranche (öffentlich oder privat).
• Idealerweise Mitglied des Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) oder auf dem Weg dorthin.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung von Projektbudgets und Sicherstellung des finanziellen Erfolgs.
• Entwurf und Verwaltung von Planungsanträgen und Voranfragen.

Skills

Kommunikation

Kundenkontakt

Verhandlungsfähigkeiten

Projektmanagement

Berichtsschreibung

Education

RTPI akkreditiertes Studium oder Master

Job description

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: London

Join a Leading Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a forward-thinking, independent consultancy providing exceptional planning, design, and environmental services across the UK. We work on a range of high-profile projects, including some of the country’s largest and most significant infrastructure developments, and we’re looking to expand our team with a driven Planner to help deliver excellence for our clients.

The Role:

As a Planner, you will play a key role in supporting our planning team on various applications and projects. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues to further develop your technical expertise and grow your career in planning.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Project Management: Manage project budgets, work in progress, and ensure financial success. Take responsibility for medium-scale projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features.
• Planning Applications: Draft and manage planning applications, pre-application enquiries, appeals, and undertake basic planning appraisals and research.
• Client Liaison: Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and external parties to ensure smooth project delivery. Manage senior client relationships and negotiate positive outcomes.
• Community Engagement: Assist with community engagement activities, committee meetings, and public consultations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure the accurate preparation of planning submissions and supporting information.
• Site Visits: Attend occasional site visits and client meetings to ensure that projects are progressing as planned.

About You:

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated individual who is eager to grow and make a meaningful contribution to our work. The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualifications: RTPI accredited degree or Masters in a relevant discipline, and ideally, you should be a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards it.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year’s experience in the planning industry (public or private sector).
• Skills: Excellent communication, client liaison, and negotiation skills. Strong report writing and project management capabilities.
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of the UK planning process, including regulations, procedures, and best practices.

What’s On Offer:

• Health & Well-Being: Private medical insurance, discounted gym memberships, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave, hybrid working options, and loyalty leave.
• Incentives & Rewards: A company bonus scheme, team celebrations, and defined promotion windows throughout the year.
• Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme, death in service cover, and a focus on long-term well-being.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning opportunities, CPD time, and support for professional membership.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a consultancy that shapes the future of infrastructure and planning across the UK. We offer a vibrant workplace with opportunities for growth and the chance to work on some of the most exciting projects in the industry.

If you’re a motivated planner looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792361770 or [e-mail]