Town Planner - Gatwick

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Town Planner to join their dynamic team in Gatwick. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, from residential schemes to commercial developments in beautiful locations. You will play a key role in managing projects, liaising with clients and authorities, and leading smaller initiatives from start to finish. The company prides itself on providing excellent training and development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in planning. If you are passionate about shaping the built environment and have a good understanding of the UK planning system, this could be your perfect opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Professional membership support

Gym membership

On-site breakfast and refreshments

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech schemes

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of UK planning and local government processes.
• 1-2 years experience in planning, preferably with Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support various planning projects.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities effectively.

Skills

UK planning system knowledge

Project management

Client liaison

Collaboration

Education

Working towards MRTPI qualification

1-2 years experience in planning industry

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Job Description

Town Planner - Gatwick Office

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and fun team, tackling a diverse range of projects? From 2,000-unit residential schemes to new dwellings in the Green Belt and commercial premises in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this role offers a dynamic workload that will challenge and develop your skills.

With offices in Gatwick, Kent, and London, the company provides expert planning and development consultancy services across a range of sectors. Their expertise extends beyond planning to include:

1. Pavement & Highways Licences
2. Public Rights of Way
3. Transport & Infrastructure
4. Environmental Impact Assessment
5. Flood Risk & Drainage
6. Masterplanning & Design
7. Land & Site Promotion
8. Development Viability & Economics
9. GIS & Referencing

The Role

The successful candidate will:

1. Play a key role in managing and supporting a variety of projects.
2. Liaise with clients, local authorities, and external consultants.
3. Lead smaller projects from inception to completion.
4. Attend client meetings and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
5. Provide essential support for larger schemes.

Requirements

A good all-round knowledge of the UK planning system and local government processes.

1. 1-2 years of experience in the planning industry.
2. Experience in Local Authorities is preferable.
3. Working towards MRTPI qualification.
4. A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

A competitive total remuneration package is on offer, including:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Bonus scheme.
3. Pension scheme.
4. Professional membership support.
5. Gym membership.
6. On-site breakfast and refreshments.
7. Cycle-to-work and tech schemes.
8. 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
9. Life assurance.
10. Outstanding training and development opportunities to support career progression.

Interested? Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.