Town Planner
Location: Milton Keynes

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and well established planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional looking to expand their project experience and work within a supportive, forward thinking environment handling high quality and diverse planning work.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Excellent training, mentoring, and professional development support
Broad exposure to varied residential, commercial, and mixed use projects
A collaborative environment where individual contribution is valued

The Role
As a Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning applications, appeals, appraisals, and strategic advice for a wide client base. You'll work closely with senior planners and directors, contributing to project management, report writing, and assisting with planning representations. This role offers significant opportunity for growth, responsibility, and client facing experience as your confidence and capability develop.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation
Drafting planning statements and appeal statements
Conducting planning research and site assessments
Supporting senior staff with client management and project delivery
Preparing reports, appraisals, and planning representations
Assisting with consultation and engagement activities
Liaising with local authorities and external consultants

About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic Town Planner with strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. You should be capable of managing your workload effectively and keen to learn and progress within a consultancy environment.

Requirements:

RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning
Relevant experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
Strong understanding of planning policy and the development management process
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident communicator with good client-facing ability
Working towards or already on the pathway to RTPI Chartership

This is a great opportunity for a Town Planner looking to progress their career within a supportive consultancy that values initiative, development, and high-quality work.

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.