Town Planner in Tunbridge Wells)

Penguin Recruitment; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural practice in Tunbridge Wells seeks a Town Planner to join their esteemed team. The successful candidate will work on a variety of planning projects, managing applications and liaising with local authorities. This role demands a degree in Town Planning and ideally MRTPI certification, along with strong communication and report writing skills. Join a supportive environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience across diverse projects, contributing to innovative and sustainable designs throughout Kent and Sussex.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Working towards or recently achieved MRTPI (or equivalent).
• Experience in a consultancy or architectural practice preferred.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system (South East preferred).
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Advise on planning policy, constraints, and site development potential.
• Support design teams to ensure proposals align with local and national policy.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Produce planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Assist with site appraisals and feasibility studies.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Understanding of UK planning system

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI (or equivalent)

Job description

Town Planner

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

An established, design-led architectural practice is seeking a Town Planner to join its close-knit team in Tunbridge Wells.

This RIBA-chartered consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential and heritage-led projects, with a focus on traditional architecture, sustainability, and sensitive design within the Kent and Sussex region.

Working across projects including new homes, extensions, listed buildings, and rural developments, the team provides a collaborative, hands‑on environment with real involvement across the full project lifecycle.

The Role

You will support and lead on a range of planning projects, working closely with architects, clients, and local authorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Advising on planning policy, constraints, and site development potential
• Supporting design teams to ensure proposals align with local and national policy
• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
• Producing planning statements, heritage statements, and supporting documentation
• Assisting with site appraisals and feasibility studies

You will gain exposure to a wide variety of residential and small‑scale commercial schemes, often in sensitive or constrained planning contexts.

About You

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Working towards or recently achieved MRTPI (or equivalent)
• Experience in a consultancy or architectural practice preferred
• Good understanding of the UK planning system (ideally within the South East)
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team

Why Apply?

• Join a respected, design-focused practice with a strong regional reputation
• Work on bespoke, high-quality projects rather than volume-led schemes
• Gain hands‑on experience across the full planning and design process
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Tunbridge Wells office location with excellent project variety across Kent & Sussex

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.