Town Planner
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Location: Cardiff
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a well-established consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking 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 schemes while supporting senior team members on more complex developments, continuing to build your experience and expertise as a Town Planner within a supportive team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
* Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex projects
* 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, site visits, and consultations
* 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 local authority
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational and time management abilities
* A proactive and motivated 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 support towards MRTPI
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at
Location: Cardiff
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a well-established consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking 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 schemes while supporting senior team members on more complex developments, continuing to build your experience and expertise as a Town Planner within a supportive team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
* Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex projects
* 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, site visits, and consultations
* 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 local authority
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational and time management abilities
* A proactive and motivated 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 support towards MRTPI
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at