Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned multidisciplinary consultancy in Shropshire is seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their team. This role involves working on diverse projects across retail, commercial, and environmental sectors, overseeing planning applications, and providing strategic guidance to clients. The successful candidate will bring at least 3 years of planning experience and preferably hold Chartered RTPI status, ensuring professional engagement across all planning matters.

Benefits

32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Free on-site parking

Pension contribution and life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in planning, ideally within the private sector.
• Chartered RTPI status preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Conducting policy and planning history research.
• Developing planning strategies and liaising with planning officers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Client-facing mindset

Education

Chartered RTPI status or working towards

Job description

Town Planner or Senior Town Planner
Location: Ironbridge, Shropshire | Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 DOE

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected multidisciplinary consultancy based in Shropshire, known for delivering planning and design solutions across the UK. With a strong client base and an expanding portfolio, they are now looking to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a broad range of sectors, including retail, commercial, and environmental planning. You'll be involved in diverse and rewarding projects from inception to completion, collaborating closely with clients, local authorities, and other consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and submitting planning applications, including writing supporting statements (Planning Statements, Design and Access Statements).
Conducting policy and planning history research.
Developing planning strategies and liaising with planning officers.
Attending meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
Providing commercially focused advice with a personable, professional approach.What We're Looking For:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in planning, ideally within the private sector.
Chartered RTPI status (or actively working towards it).
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
A client-facing, commercially aware mindset.
Full UK driving licence.Additional Information:

Preference is for a full-time role, but part-time applicants will also be considered.
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Mon, Tues, Thurs) and home-based working the rest of the week.
Excellent benefits including:
32 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays),
Free on-site parking,
Pension contribution and life assurance scheme following probation.Interested?

To find out more about this opportunity, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for a confidential conversation

Job Info

Job Title:

Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Telford, Shropshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 4th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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