Town Planner

Town Planner
Location: Chelmsford

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with a growing development and planning consultancy on the hire of a Town Planner to join their expanding team in Chelmsford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded planner who's keen to work on a variety of residential and mixed-use projects across the South East and East of England.

As a Town Planner, you will play a key part in shaping and delivering development strategies on behalf of landowners, house builders, and investors. You'll be involved in site appraisals, planning applications, local plan representations and appeals. The role offers excellent variety and exposure to the full planning lifecycle, from feasibility through to consent.

You'll work closely with senior colleagues and have direct input into client relationships and project strategy. As part of a dynamic team, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to develop their commercial acumen in planning and development.

We are looking for a planner with:

• 1-3 years of post-graduate experience in planning, preferably within consultancy, client-side or local authority

• An RTPI-accredited degree in Town Planning or a related field

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive and professional attitude, with strong organisational skills

• MRTPI status or working towards chartership

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Friendly and supportive team environment

• Opportunities to gain exposure to a wide range of strategic and development planning work

• Career development support and clear progression opportunities

Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment to find out more.