At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare planning applications and provide expert advice on diverse projects.
- Company: Established planning consultancy in Stratford, London with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to varied planning sectors.
- Other info: Great career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on community development.
- Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning or related field; experience in planning consultancy preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
A well-established and experienced planning consultancy based in Stratford, London is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team. The consultancy provides independent and wide-ranging planning and development advice to both private and public sector clients, with experience across residential, commercial, retail, education, leisure, agriculture, rural and self-build projects. The team prides itself on delivering pragmatic, high-quality planning solutions and building strong, professional relationships with its clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to develop their career within a professional consultancy and gain exposure to a varied portfolio of planning and development projects.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will work across a diverse range of planning matters, supporting clients throughout the planning and development process. You will have the opportunity to gain experience across planning applications, development appraisals, appeals, enforcement matters, site promotion and wider planning advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation.
- Undertaking planning research and development appraisals.
- Providing planning and development advice to clients.
- Assisting with planning appeals and enforcement matters.
- Supporting site promotion and development proposals.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants and other stakeholders.
- Preparing planning statements, reports and professional correspondence.
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
- Previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment.
- Good knowledge of the UK planning system, legislation and policy.
- Experience with planning applications and associated documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and project-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
- A pragmatic and solution-focused approach to planning matters.
- MRTPI status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects.
- Exposure to residential, commercial, retail, education, leisure and other sectors.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Support towards relevant professional qualifications.
- Collaborative and experienced working environment.
- Opportunity to work closely with clients and other professional consultants.
- Varied workload covering planning applications, appeals, development advice and other planning matters.
Why Join?
You will be joining a professional team that places strong emphasis on thorough preparation, robust planning cases, pragmatic solutions and constructive negotiation. The consultancy’s stated approach is to provide high-quality professional services regardless of project scale, while working collaboratively with other specialists when required.
Town Planner in Stratford-upon-Avon 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.
