Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Cheltenham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a growing consultancy, working across a varied portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and rural developments. The successful candidate will benefit from hands-on project involvement and strong client exposure within a supportive environment.

THE ROLE

As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.

You will manage your own smaller schemes while supporting senior team members on more complex developments, continuing to build your experience and technical expertise as a Town Planner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex projects
Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
Supporting project coordination and delivery
Assisting with business development and networking activities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
A proactive and motivated approach

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a wide range of planning projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)