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Senior Town Planner - Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE) + benefits A well-established, multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its Southampton-based team. The firm is known for its integrated approach, bringing together planning, architecture, urban design, and environmental expertise to deliver thoughtful, sustainable developments across the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation for professionalism, creativity, and collaborative working. You'll be part of a supportive environment where planners are empowered to take ownership of their work, develop lasting client relationships, and play an active role in shaping places that make a positive impact. The Role You'll manage a varied portfolio of projects - from strategic site promotions and complex planning applications to rural diversification schemes and urban regeneration. Working closely with in-house design and environmental specialists, you'll provide strategic planning advice and deliver high-quality work that stands up to scrutiny. Key Responsibilities Managing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals Providing strategic and policy advice to clients and stakeholders Coordinating inputs from design, transport, and environmental teams Representing clients in meetings with local authorities and consultees Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to business development activity About You MRTPI qualified (or close to qualification) Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment Proven ability to manage projects and liaise effectively with clients and local authorities Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills A proactive, commercially minded approach with an eye for detail What's on Offer Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme Flexible hybrid working, with a well-connected Southampton office base Ongoing professional development and RTPI support The chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary team passionate about sustainable design and good planning If you're an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in your career and join a consultancy that values quality, collaboration, and professional integrity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on to discuss further.

Senior Town Planner - Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE) + benefits A well-established, multi-disciplinary planning and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join its Southampton-based team. The firm is known for its integrated approach, bringing together planning, architecture, urban design, and environmental expertise to deliver thoughtful, sustainable developments across the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation for professionalism, creativity, and collaborative working. You'll be part of a supportive environment where planners are empowered to take ownership of their work, develop lasting client relationships, and play an active role in shaping places that make a positive impact. The Role You'll manage a varied portfolio of projects - from strategic site promotions and complex planning applications to rural diversification schemes and urban regeneration. Working closely with in-house design and environmental specialists, you'll provide strategic planning advice and deliver high-quality work that stands up to scrutiny. Key Responsibilities Managing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals Providing strategic and policy advice to clients and stakeholders Coordinating inputs from design, transport, and environmental teams Representing clients in meetings with local authorities and consultees Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to business development activity About You MRTPI qualified (or close to qualification) Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment Proven ability to manage projects and liaise effectively with clients and local authorities Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills A proactive, commercially minded approach with an eye for detail What's on Offer Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme Flexible hybrid working, with a well-connected Southampton office base Ongoing professional development and RTPI support The chance to work alongside a multidisciplinary team passionate about sustainable design and good planning If you're an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in your career and join a consultancy that values quality, collaboration, and professional integrity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) to discuss further.

Graduate Transport Planner Location: Fleet, Hampshire Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 Our Client is a well-established, industry-leading consultancy firm that offers solutions for all aspects of development transport planning. Their services cater to a diverse clientele, and they operate throughout the UK, offering the opportunity to be involved in exciting projects. The Role: Preparation of Transport Assessments and Transport Statements Preparation of Travel Plans as well as Travel Plan Coordination Preparation and presentation of technical data and drawings Undertaking junction capacity assessments using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG Liaison with clients, contractors and local / national authorities as required To ensure that all assigned tasks / jobs are delivered on-time and to budget; To support Team Leaders in the delivery of comprehensive advice to clients on Highways & Transport matters from preliminary advice / feasibility work. Undertaking site appraisals/visits and designing surveys, through to providing input to written reports and presentational material. Ensuring that all electronic and paper files on projects they are kept up-to-date. Assistance with other traffic/transport related tasks, as required by your Team Leader About you: Educated to Degree level in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Civil Engineering or related field Understanding / experience of UK Transport Planning standards and processes Use of AutoCAD (desirable) Benefits: Competitive Salary Company pension Annual and on the spot bonuses Healthcare cash plan About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Our client is an independent transport planning and highway design consultancy based in Central London and specialising in development planning work across the UK. providing advice throughout all stages of the development planning process, from initial feasibility studies to successfully securing planning permission, the discharge of planning conditions and detailed highway design. Thay now require a GRADUATE TRANSPORT PLANNER to work from prestigious Central LONDON OFFICES They are looking for a graduate with a relevant degree, ideally in either Geography or Transport Planning, with Good writing and communication skills and a positive, outgoing personality The role will involve The Production of detailed transport assessments. Development of access strategies for all modes. General knowledge of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. The analysis of development effects on road and junction capacity. Preparation of concise, well-written reports. Management of small projects. Attendance at technical meetings with clients, teams and public authorities. Stakeholder and public engagement. Proficiency in some or all of LINSIG, ARCADY, OSCADY, TRANSYT, PICADY, GIS, Autodesk and Microsoft Office preferred The role is varied, dynamic and offers career development and progression for the right candidate with the will to succeed PLEASE SEND LATEST CV TO APPLY

A Specialist Transport Planning consultancy in Bristol are looking for a Graduate Transport Planner to begin their career in the industry! They are willing to massively invest in you, offering full training and support whilst you help the team deliver a range of transport planning schemes including Travel Plans, Transport Assessments and Traffic Forecasting! You will be joining an extremely close-knit office in Bristol and be supported by all members of the team from the Directors to other Graduates in the team. As a Graduate Transport Planner, you will be mainly involved in collecting transport data from a range of external sources, learning how to write transport assessments and travel plans and undertake Junction Modelling using ARCADY, PICADY and LINSIG. Graduate Transport Planner Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of Transport Assessments, Transport Feasibility Studies and Travel Plans. Focus on the preparation of junction capacity analysis, figures for reports, swept path assessment, analysis of data, and drawings of transport improvements including junction designs. Expected to work with and prepare spreadsheets and write reports. Work as part of a growing team and required to carry out a variety of tasks so that report delivery deadlines are met. Will have the opportunity to become involved in a wide variety of exciting development projects and will be a critical part of a very busy commercially focused team with an expanding workload. Will benefit from one-to-one training and training from all members of the team on a wide range of tasks that encompass transport planning. Graduate Transport Planner requirements You will have achieved or be on target to achieve an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Geography, Statistics, Economics, Operational Research or equivalent subject. Preferred - You will have relevant work experience gained through summer placements and internships or are able to demonstrate a genuine interest to work in Transport planning. You must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time you start employment.

Technical Director / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: North of England (Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield - Hybrid/Flexible) Salary: Highly competitive + bonus + car allowance Job Type: Permanent Full Time An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Technical Director or Associate Director of Town Planning to join one of the UK's most progressive and influential planning consultancies. This is a key leadership role within a well-established, multidisciplinary team delivering nationally significant infrastructure and development projects. As part of a highly respected Planning & Environment team, you'll help shape major schemes across sectors including transport, energy, water, and housing - all while tackling the biggest challenges of our time: climate change, Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital transformation. The organisation is truly at the forefront of thought leadership in planning, sustainability, and infrastructure development. The Opportunity This is a growth-focused leadership position for an experienced planning professional with a strong track record in the infrastructure and development sectors. You'll be instrumental in expanding the Northern team's reach, driving new business, and delivering high-impact consultancy across the public and private sectors. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the UK and influence government thinking on major policy areas. Key Responsibilities: Lead, grow and mentor a team of Town Planning professionals across Northern England Deliver high-quality planning services for major infrastructure and development schemes Manage commercial aspects of projects, including resourcing, costing, and governance Lead multidisciplinary bids and proposals for new work Drive new business development and nurture key client relationships Work closely with technical teams in transport, energy, water, housing and environmental consultancy Represent the team externally at events, conferences and within the wider industry Support a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance team culture About You: Chartered Member of the RTPI with a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification Strong experience in consultancy or a client-facing planning environment Excellent working knowledge of UK planning policy, procedures and legislation Proven ability to lead major projects and manage multidisciplinary teams Demonstrated success in business development and client engagement A confident communicator with the gravitas to represent the team at a senior level A collaborative and forward-thinking leader, with a genuine passion for planning and sustainability Why Apply? Join a nationally renowned team that's influencing infrastructure and policy at the highest levels Work on diverse, high-profile projects across the UK Enjoy flexible working arrangements, with offices in major cities including Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield Be part of a culture that values innovation, collaboration and professional development Excellent salary, generous benefits, and long-term career opportunities Interested? This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier planning consultancy at a senior level. If you're ready to make a significant impact, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) Reference - 57106