Town Planner

Town Planner
Location: Sidcup

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an exciting multidisciplinary in their search for a Town Planner to join their expanding team, based between their Sidcup office and Blackfriars in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful Town Planner will benefit from exposure to a wide range of projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning projects across both office locations, working closely with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

You will be involved in all aspects of the planning process, from initial appraisals through to submission and determination, while developing your experience across a variety of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and supporting a range of planning applications and appeals

Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments

Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation

Providing planning advice to clients across a range of developments

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders

Supporting senior team members in project delivery

Attending site visits, meetings, and client consultations

Candidate Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment

Good understanding of UK planning policy and legislation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

A proactive and team-oriented approach

Ability to work flexibly between the Sidcup and London offices

What''s on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements across two office locations

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

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