Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Bingley, Yorkshire
  • Feb 20, 2026
Full time Education

Job Description

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 or


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