Town Planner | Senior Town Planner in Romsey)

Penguin Recruitment; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment seeks a Town Planner/Senior Town Planner to join their experienced team in Romsey. This role focuses on managing planning applications and promoting strategic land use, offering competitive salary and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have relevant degree and planning experience.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Hybrid/flexible working

Career development opportunities

Supportive and social office environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Supporting promotional efforts of strategic land.
• Advising on planning strategy and engaging with stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Commercial awareness

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?