Town Planner

Town Planner Location: Central London Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Town Planner to join their Central London planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner with around 1-2 years' experience to join a respected consultancy, working across a wide range of assets and gaining exposure to projects spanning heritage, regeneration, and mixed-use development across London. The Role As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning applications and site appraisals, while developing your experience across the full planning lifecycle within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment. Key Responsibilities Supporting the preparation of planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals across a varied asset base Undertaking site visits and reviewing planning history and relevant policy Assisting with research to support projects from early strategy through to determination Working closely with senior planners and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes Keeping up to date with planning legislation, case law, and policy updates Supporting the preparation of internal CPD material and planning updates Engaging with clients and Local Planning Authorities to build professional confidence and networks Candidate Requirements 1-2 years' experience in planning (consultancy, developer, or local authority) Ideally experience working within the London boroughs MRTPI Chartered or working towards Chartership Strong written and verbal communication skills Proactive and motivated approach to professional development What's on Offer Opportunity to work across a broad and diverse client base Early responsibility and autonomy on live projects Supportive team culture with mentoring and structured development Flexible working arrangements Private medical cover and pension Clear pathway for career progression This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to further their career within a well-established consultancy in Central London. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)