Job Title: Town Planner – Infrastructure
Location: Oxford / Bristol / Exeter
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
Are you a Town Planner with an interest or experience in infrastructure projects looking for your next career move? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning, employee-owned planning and design consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering projects that shape places and improve communities.
Benefits for the role of Town Planner include:
- Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000, depending on experience.
- Employee-owned business with a collaborative culture.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
- Excellent professional development and career progression.
- Support towards MRTPI chartership.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary teams across planning, design and environmental services.
- Varied and interesting project portfolio.
Duties for the role of Town Planner:
- Preparing and contributing to planning applications, planning statements, appraisals and supporting submissions.
- Undertaking planning policy research, site appraisals and development assessments.
- Supporting the delivery of infrastructure planning projects and development proposals.
- Assisting with the preparation of planning strategies and development feasibility reviews.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, environmental consultants and designers.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement, public consultations and evidence gathering.
- Attending planning committees, appeals, hearings and Local Plan representations where required.
- Managing project workstreams and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Building positive relationships with clients, local authorities and external consultants.
- Contributing to bids, fee proposals and wider business development activities.
Requirements for the role of Town Planner:
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Between 1-5 years’ experience working within the UK planning system.
- MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
- Previous experience or a genuine interest in infrastructure planning and major development projects.
- A good understanding of UK planning policy and legislation.
- Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
- Experience preparing planning applications, statements or planning appraisals.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- Confidence working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- A proactive, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in sustainable development, placemaking and infrastructure.
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Senior Planner – Infrastructure employer: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Surrey that prioritises the growth and development of its employees. With structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression opportunities, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment while working on diverse planning projects that shape communities. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in the field of town planning.
