Town Planner - Hybrid Role with Career Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Medicash

Gym membership contribution

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Training and career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is currently seeking a Town Planner for its Bristol team. The role offers a clear path for career progression within an established consultancy, with exposure to diverse projects and clients. Hybrid working is provided, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

The successful candidate will have a planning degree, UK planning knowledge and experience with submissions. MRTPI status is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related subject.
• Relevant experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or similar.
• Good knowledge of the UK planning system and policy.
• Experience preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ideally MRTPI status.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Managing applications from instruction to determination.
• Providing planning advice to clients and supporting proposals.
• Preparing appraisals and undertaking policy research.
• Liaising with clients, authorities, consultants and stakeholders.
• Attending site visits, meetings and planning committees as required.
• Supporting seniors and contributing to a varied project portfolio.

Skills

Strong communication

Proactive & commercially minded

Project management

Education

Degree or MSc in Town Planning or related

MRTPI status (ideal)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is currently seeking a Town Planner for its Bristol team. The role offers a clear path for career progression within an established consultancy, with exposure to diverse projects and clients. Hybrid working is provided, with 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

The successful candidate will have a planning degree, UK planning knowledge and experience with submissions. MRTPI status is desirable.