Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Guildford

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner with some experience to join a close-knit and growing consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role offers excellent exposure to all stages of the planning process within a supportive environment.

THE ROLE

As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.

You will manage your own smaller projects while supporting senior team members on more complex schemes, gaining valuable client-facing experience and continuing to build your technical expertise as a Town Planner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
* Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex developments
* Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation
* Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
* Attending client meetings and project discussions
* Supporting project coordination and delivery
* Assisting with business development and networking activities

WHAT WE''RE LOOKING FOR

* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
* MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
* Previous experience within a planning consultancy 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 motivated approach to career development

WHAT''S ON OFFER

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

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