Town Planner: Infrastructure & Major Projects (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd seeks a Town Planner with a focus on infrastructure projects. Location options include Oxford, Bristol and Exeter, with a salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. Hybrid and flexible working is available, supporting professional development and MRTPI progression.

You will join an award-winning planning and design consultancy delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects. Strong policy knowledge and excellent writing and liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• UK planning system experience (1–5 years).
• Degree or postgraduate in Town Planning or related field.
• MRTPI qualification or on track to chartership.
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience preparing planning applications and planning appraisals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in infrastructure planning and major development projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and contribute to planning applications, statements, appraisals.
• Undertake planning policy research and site appraisals.
• Support infrastructure planning projects and development proposals.
• Assist with planning strategies and development feasibility reviews.
• Coordinate with engineers, environmental consultants and designers.
• Support stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
• Attend planning committees, appeals and Local Plan representations.
• Manage project workstreams and meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Build relationships with clients, local authorities and external consultants.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals and business development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Town Planning degree or related

MRTPI or working towards chartership

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd seeks a Town Planner with a focus on infrastructure projects. Location options include Oxford, Bristol and Exeter, with a salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience. Hybrid and flexible working is available, supporting professional development and MRTPI progression.

You will join an award-winning planning and design consultancy delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects. Strong policy knowledge and excellent writing and liaison skills are essential.