Chartered Town Planner

Job Title:

Chartered Town Planner

Location:

Milton Keynes

Company:
Penguin Recruitment, working with a highly respected, employee‑owned planning consultancy in the built environment sector.

We are looking to appoint a Chartered Town Planner to join a growing consulting practice known for strategic thinking, creativity, collaboration and influence. The role involves working on projects that shape places and communities across the UK.

• Managing and contributing to planning applications, appeals and development strategies
• Providing robust, commercial and creative planning advice
• Preparing high‑quality reports, representations and planning statements
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
• Contributing to strategic, spatial planning and master planning work

• MRTPI qualified (essential)
• Experience with in a planning consultancy or local authority
  
  Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in strategic, spatial and creative planning approaches
• Collaborative mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for place‑making

The consultancy prides itself on being collaborative, inclusive and people‑focused. Open‑plan studios encourage teamwork and knowledge sharing, while flexible working arrangements (including remote working and flexible hours) support work‑life balance. Diversity of thought is actively encouraged, and the business is committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives lead to better outcomes.

• Employee‑owned business with no external shareholders
• Competitive salary with performance‑related bonus
• Generous annual leave plus long‑service leave
• Excellent contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance and group life cover
• Funded professional subscriptions and CPD
• Regular CPD sessions, mentoring and career progression planning
• Company‑wide study trips (often overseas), annual away days and social events
• Strong community and charitable involvement

Career development is emphasised with structured mentoring, annual reviews, funded training and a clear pathway for progression. Learning, sharing knowledge and supporting individual ambitions are core to the culture.

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward‑thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).