Town Planner/Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner to provide professional advice and planning solutions. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong insight into the UK planning system, along with excellent communication skills. Join a supportive and ambitious team to make an impact on diverse projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• MRTPI status (or working towards) is preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and report-writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake planning appraisals and research.
• Provide professional planning advice to clients.
• Manage projects collaboratively from inception to determination.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Proactive planning professional

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal skills

Experience in consultancy or local authority

Education

Relevant degree in Town Planning or related subject

Job description

Overview

Town Planner / Senior Town Planner - Stratford-upon-Avon

Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an established planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner / Senior Town Planner to join their growing team in Stratford-upon-Avon. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse mix of projects, providing professional advice and high-quality planning solutions for a range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Undertake planning appraisals, research, and policy reviews.
• Provide professional planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage projects from inception through to determination, working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded planning professional with:

• A relevant degree in Town Planning or related subject.
• MRTPI status (or working towards).
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
• Excellent written, verbal, and report-writing skills.
• Experience working within a consultancy or local authority environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Clear career development and progression opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a supportive and ambitious team with an excellent reputation in the market.
• This role is ideal for either a Town Planner ready to take the next step in their career or a Senior Town Planner seeking a new challenge with more autonomy and responsibility.

If you are interested in this Town Planner / Senior Town Planner position, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email