REF: 91296
Town Planner - Oxfordshire
Location: Oxford (Hybrid working)
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Urban Planning | Architecture | Design
Are you a qualified Town Planner with a passion for high-quality, sustainable design and planning? We are working in partnership with a well-established, design-led multidisciplinary studio to recruit a Town Planner to join their growing team in Oxford.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive planning professional to play a key role in shaping innovative developments across the South of England. You'll work closely with architects, urban designers, and developers on a diverse mix of residential, mixed-use, and regeneration projects.
The Role
As the newest member of the planning team, you'll:
Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals across a broad range of sectors.
Engage directly with clients, local authorities, and design teams.
Contribute to strategic site appraisals and pre-application submissions.
Help develop design-led, sustainable planning solutions.
Stay ahead of planning policy developments and local plan updates.About You
You'll ideally be:
MRTPI qualified (or working towards it).
Experienced in development management or consultancy (2+ years preferred).
Confident, collaborative, and client-focused.
Passionate about architecture, design, and place-making.
Able to work independently and manage multiple projects.Why Apply?
Join a collaborative, creative studio with a strong reputation in planning and design.
Work on meaningful, community-focused developments that make a lasting impact.
Enjoy flexible working, CPD opportunities, and a supportive, sociable culture.
Be based in a beautiful, modern studio in central Oxford.For more information please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed). Alternatively you can send your CV to