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.

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.

• 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.

• 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)

• 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?