Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner - Development & Regeneration
Location: Bingley, West Yorkshire
Salary: 30,000- 40,000 per annum + benefits

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a world-leading sports surface and environmental development consultancy with the recruitment of a Town Planner to join their growing development team.

Our client is a globally recognised consultancy specialising in the design, development, and technical delivery of sports, urban, and environmental projects. With a heritage spanning over 95 years, they have contributed to some of the most high-profile projects worldwide, including major international sporting events, elite professional sports facilities, and large-scale urban and infrastructure developments across the UK and overseas.

As the organisation continues to expand its development portfolio, they are seeking a motivated Town Planner to support the delivery of a diverse range of projects, including sports facilities, recreational spaces, regeneration schemes, residential developments, and commercial sites.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will work closely with the Director, Head of Development, Senior Planner, and wider multidisciplinary teams to prepare and manage planning submissions and provide development advice across a broad range of projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Attending site visits across the UK
• Supporting pre-application and planning application submissions
• Providing planning and development advice
• Liaising with internal teams and external sub-consultants
• Preparing planning reports and supporting documentation
• Drafting proposals for client approval
• Assisting with public and stakeholder consultations

The role is based at the UK head office in Bingley, with travel required across the UK.

Requirements

• A relevant degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
• Chartered RTPI membership or working towards chartership
• Ideally 2+ years post-qualification experience (flexible for strong candidates)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and support senior team members
• Full UK driving licence
• Interest in sports, the built environment, or environmental development (desirable)
• Experience in the sports sector and/or planning appeals system (desirable)
• DBS certificate (can be arranged if required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary ( 30,000- 40,000 DOE)
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Financial planning services
• Life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Discounted or free food

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)