Chartered Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Braintree

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Braintree.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Town Planner to join a growing consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and managing projects.

THE ROLE

As a Town Planner, you will take responsibility for delivering planning projects from initial strategy through to submission and determination.

You will manage client relationships, provide expert planning advice, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects, further developing your career as a Town Planner within a collaborative and professional environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Leading and managing planning applications and projects
* Providing expert planning advice to clients
* Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and documentation
* Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
* Attending meetings, site visits, and consultations
* Supporting junior team members where required
* Contributing to business development and networking activities

WHAT WE''RE LOOKING FOR

* MRTPI qualified (Chartered Town Planner) - essential
* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
* Strong experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
* Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
* Strong communication and client-facing skills
* Proven ability to manage projects and deadlines
* A proactive and commercially aware approach

WHAT''S ON OFFER

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of planning projects
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Clear progression opportunities
* Ongoing professional development and career support

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)