Town Planner
Location: Newmarket
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Newmarket office. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with early career experience to take the next step within a supportive, growing, and highly respected practice.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Clear progression opportunities
RTPI support and ongoing CPD
Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across residential, rural, commercial, and mixed-use schemes
Collaborative team culture with strong senior mentorship
Structured professional development and training
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide range of development projects. You'll work closely with senior team members while also taking on increasing levels of responsibility and client interaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and planning statements
Undertaking research, site appraisals, and policy analysis
Supporting the delivery of planning strategies and development advice
Liaising with clients, local authorities, and external consultants
Preparing documents for submission and attending meetings where required
Contributing to project delivery across multiple sectors
About You
The ideal Town Planner will bring initiative, professionalism, and a genuine enthusiasm for planning.
Requirements:
RTPI-accredited Town Planning degree or master's
Relevant experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Good understanding of the UK planning system
Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects
A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner who is ready to progress, take ownership of work, and grow within a consultancy that invests heavily in its people.
If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment