Town Planner
Location: Cardiff
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a very well respected consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Cardiff office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to join a respected national consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing applications across a wide range of development projects throughout Wales and the wider UK. You will work closely with senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to provide strategic, commercially focused planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
Drafting high-quality Planning Statements and supporting reports
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
Managing smaller projects independently while supporting larger schemes
Attending client meetings and site visits
Monitoring planning legislation and policy updates
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Experience within consultancy or local authority
Good understanding of the Welsh planning system (desirable)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and organised approach to project management
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working flexibility
Structured support towards MRTPI Chartership
Exposure to nationally significant and high-profile projects
Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing team
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner looking to advance their career within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy in Cardiff.
If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)