Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Chester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Chester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a well-established practice, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, education, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong collaboration across planning, architecture, and design teams.

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, gaining valuable experience and developing your career as a Town Planner within a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

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
* Working closely with internal design and architecture teams

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 similar environment
* 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 variety of projects
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment
* Clear progression opportunities
* Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at