Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking property and planning business in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Reigate. This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join a dynamic organisation specialising in residential and care-related developments across the UK. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of planning projects while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

THE ROLE As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial site appraisal through to submission and determination. You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior team members on larger and more complex developments, continuing to build your expertise as a Town Planner within a growing and professional team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managing planning applications and appeals
• Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments
• Conducting planning policy research and analysis
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
• Attending meetings, consultations, and site visits
• Supporting wider development and project coordination activities
• Assisting senior team members on a range of residential schemes WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
• Experience with in a planning consultancy, developer, or similar environment
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive and commercially aware approach WHAT’S ON OFFER
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on specialist residential developments
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Clear progression opportunities and support towards MRTPI
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to all stages of the planning and development process Interested? Contact Joel Bland on or email at joel