Planner, Engineering, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Town Planner

Location:

Cardiff

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading integrated placemaking consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing Planning Team based in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients including education providers, healthcare organisations, developers, and house builders.

The Role

You will be working across a wide range of projects throughout the planning process, including:

Residential developments

Commercial schemes

Education and healthcare projects

Mixed-use regeneration

Energy and infrastructure developments

Industrial projects

You will collaborate closely with in-house urban design and landscape teams, helping to deliver planning solutions that are not only policy compliant but also contribute to the creation of sustainable and well-designed places.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

Supporting site appraisals and feasibility studies

Undertaking planning policy research and analysis

Preparing planning statements and supporting reports

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants

Attending site visits and client meetings

Supporting project delivery across a range of sectors

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Good understanding of the UK planning system

Experience managing planning applications

Strong report writing and analytical skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership (desirable)

Proactive approach within a client-focused consultancy environment

What's on Offer

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support towards RTPI Chartership

Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects

Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Town Planner to join a forward-thinking consultancy and play a key role in shaping high-quality development projects across the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)