Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a motivated Planner to handle diverse planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers a chance for professional development, strong team collaboration, and the opportunity to work on planning applications and site appraisals. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related field, relevant experience, and a proactive approach to work. This position aims to progress career within a supportive consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Progress toward RTPI accreditation or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and policy research.
• Supporting appeal submissions and Local Plan representations.
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and clients.
• Assisting senior planners with project delivery and client management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Planner

Location: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well regarded and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their Cheltenham based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Planner to work on a diverse range of planning projects across the residential, commercial and mixed use sectors. The role would suit a motivated Planner looking to develop their consultancy experience within a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The Role

As a Planner, you will be involved in the delivery of planning advice across projects at varying stages, from initial site appraisals through to planning applications and appeals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documentation
• Undertaking planning appraisals and policy research
• Supporting appeal submissions and Local Plan representations
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and clients
• Assisting senior planners with project delivery and client management

About You

To be successful in this Planner role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Experience working in a planning consultancy or local authority environment
• A good understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and organised approach
• Progress toward RTPI accreditation (or willingness to work towards it)

Why Apply?

This Planner position offers the chance to progress your career within a supportive consultancy that values professional development and exposure to high-quality planning work.

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