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Job Title: Planner
Location: Banbury

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their Banbury office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

THE ROLE

As a Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination. You will manage your own smaller projects while supporting senior team members on more complex schemes, gaining valuable client-facing experience and developing your technical expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex developments
Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documents
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending client meetings and project discussions
Supporting project coordination and delivery
Assisting with business development and networking activitiesThe Planner will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced team members, gaining insight into planning strategies and procedures, and developing both technical and professional skills across a variety of sectors.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority desirable
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
A proactive, commercially aware, and client-focused mindsetWHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 5.5 discretionary days (typically including a further day at Easter and August Bank Holidays). The office closes at Christmas, so leave entitlement does not need to be saved for the festive period
5% pension contributions
Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and support towards ChartershipInterested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at