Town Planner

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Job Title: Town Planner

Location: London (Farringdon) - Flexible working available
Company: Leading Planning Consultancy

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious town planner to work on high-profile residential and mixed-use projects, contribute to strategic planning work across the UK, and grow your career within a supportive and well-established team.

The Role

As a Planner within the Strategic Planning team, you will play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning projects. You will support senior colleagues on major schemes while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of smaller assignments under supervision. This position offers exceptional exposure to large-scale development promotion, Local Plan work, policy analysis, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Management

• Manage your workload effectively within the parameters set by the Director.
• Establish and understand project briefs from Project Managers.
• Contribute to the promotion of large-scale residential and mixed-use developments through the Local Development Framework.
• Support in coordinating project teams and undertaking elements of project management.
• Maintain orderly project files, planning programmes, stakeholder engagement strategies, and monitoring schedules.

Planning Work

• Conduct detailed research, site appraisals, and planning histories.
• Prepare, submit and assist in negotiating planning applications.
• Draft planning statements, policy representations, and supporting documents.
• Assist with planning appeals where required.
• Prepare tender documents, project plans, and monitor relevant case law and policy changes.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, helping to generate repeat and new business.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, statutory consultees, external consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide regular updates to Directors, Associate Directors, Associates, and Senior Planners through meetings and progress reports.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively as part of several project teams across the business.
• Seek guidance, coaching and mentoring from senior team members when required.
• Share information and best practice with peers.
• Keep knowledge and skills up to date and meet RTPI CPD requirements.

General Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, and Quality Assurance standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development through training and CPD.
• Uphold all professional and company compliance procedures.

About You

• RTPI accredited degree or equivalent.
• Ideally 1-3 years' experience in planning (public or private sector).
• Strong research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive attitude and desire to progress within strategic planning.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy known for delivering high-quality work and supporting professional development. You will gain exposure to some of the most exciting strategic planning projects in the UK, working alongside a highly experienced and friendly team.

Interested?
If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)