Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in land acquisition and development is seeking a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner to join their team in Romsey. This role is pivotal in preparing planning applications and engaging with stakeholders to optimize land value. The opportunity offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

Career development opportunities

Supportive office environment

Qualifications

• Experience in planning within public or private sector.
• MRTPI accreditation or working towards it.
• Practical understanding of UK planning system.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, appeals, and representations.
• Supporting promotion of strategic land through Local Plan.
• Advising on planning strategy and assessing new opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Planning Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Job description

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner
Location: Romsey, Hampshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a land and development business that specialises in both local and nationwide land acquisition and promotion. We are not a planning consultancy – instead, our work is rooted in the ownership, promotion, and optimisation of strategic and residential land across the UK.

With over 50 years of combined experience in land acquisition, planning, site promotion, and disposal, our highly experienced team works closely with landowners, local authorities, and development partners to unlock the full potential of land.

The Opportunity:
We are now looking to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join our growing and driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a land-led business, where planning plays a central role in driving successful development outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and representations
• Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process
• Assessing new opportunities and advising on planning strategy
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and external consultants
• Helping to optimise the planning prospects and value of sites in our portfolio
• Staying informed on policy changes and emerging planning issues

About You:
We’re seeking a commercially aware and proactive planner who is keen to work client-side in a land promotion environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field
• MRTPI accreditation (or working towards it)
• Experience working within planning, either in the public or private sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A practical understanding of the UK planning system and site promotion
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites as needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary tailored to your level of experience
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working
• A supportive and social office environment
• A varied workload with genuine responsibility and input from day one
• Career development opportunities as the business continues to grow

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or [e-mail]