Job Description
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning and masterplanning consultancy in their search for a Chartered Town Planner to join a collaborative, people-focused practice where teamwork and professional development sit at the heart of the business.
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This opportunity would suit a Chartered Town Planner who is motivated by delivering high-quality places and communities. The practice plans, designs, and facilitates the delivery of residential-led, commercial, and mixed-use development, navigating complex approval processes, environmental considerations, and the realities of implementation.
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The Chartered Town Planner will work alongside highly regarded teams in masterplanning, urban design, mapping, and graphic communications, contributing creative thinking, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills. While collaboration is central to the culture, individuals are trusted with autonomy and responsibility in managing their own workload and projects.
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The consultancy is seeking a Chartered Town Planner with experience gained in either the public or private sector and transferable skills including:
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- Preparation and negotiation of planning applications, particularly residential-led and mixed-use schemes
- Negotiating planning permissions, conditions, and Section 106 agreements
- Involvement in policy and plan-making activities
- Shaping land promotion and development strategies
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate planning, design, and engineering outputs
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As a Chartered Town Planner, you will be passionate about place-making, confident engaging with stakeholders, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on project delivery.
What’s on Offern
This role would suit a Chartered Town Planner looking to build a fulfilling and long-term career within an inclusive and supportive environment. The business offers structured career progression, strong mentoring, flexible working arrangements, and the benefits of being employee-owned. Staff also enjoy overseas study trips, annual away days, and a wide range of social and cultural activities.
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The package is highly competitive and includes performance-related bonuses, enhanced holiday entitlement, an excellent pension scheme, medical insurance, life assurance, and additional lifestyle benefits—making this an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner seeking both professional growth and a strong workplace culture.
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Interested?
n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
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