Permanent
town planner
Penguin Recruitment
Shrewsbury
Posted: 14 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Ref: 225721124
Town Planner | Shrewsbury |
Salary: -35,000/-40,000
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Support towards RTPI membership and chartership
- Varied and interesting planning projects
- Friendly, supportive working environment
- Flexible working opportunities
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Town Planner to join an established planning consultancy based in Shrewsbury. The company works across a diverse range of planning projects, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their expertise while contributing to a variety of residential, commercial and development-led schemes.
Requirements:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority is desirable
- Working towards, or already holding, MRTPI chartership
- Good knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage workloads effectively and work both independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities:
- Preparing and submitting planning applications
- Undertaking planning appraisals and providing planning advice to clients
- Supporting the preparation of planning statements and reports
- Liaising with local planning authorities, clients and other stakeholders
- Monitoring planning policy and relevant legislative changes
- Assisting with a range of residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Town Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive consultancy environment.
Interested?
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Efan Thomas
(url removed)
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