Job Title: Town Planner : Development and Regeneration
Location: Bingley, West Yorkshire
Salary: GBP30,000:GBP40,000 per annum + benefits
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a world:leading sports surface and environmental development consultancy with the recruitment of a Town Planner to join their growing development team.
Our client is a globally recognised consultancy specialising in the design, development, and technical delivery of sports, urban, and environmental projects. With a heritage spanning over 95 years, they have contributed to some of the most high:profile projects worldwide, including major international sporting events, elite professional sports facilities, and large:scale urban and infrastructure developments across the UK and overseas.
As the organisation continues to expand its development portfolio, they are seeking a motivated Town Planner to support the delivery of a diverse range of projects, including sports facilities, recreational spaces, regeneration schemes, residential developments, and commercial sites.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will work closely with the Director, Head of Development, Senior Planner, and wider multidisciplinary teams to prepare and manage planning submissions and provide development advice across a broad range of projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Attending site visits across the UK
* Supporting pre:application and planning application submissions
* Providing planning and development advice
* Liaising with internal teams and external sub:consultants
* Preparing planning reports and supporting documentation
* Drafting proposals for client approval
* Assisting with public and stakeholder consultations
The role is based at the UK head office in Bingley, with travel required across the UK.
Requirements
* A relevant degree accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
* Chartered RTPI membership or working towards chartership
* Ideally 2+ years post:qualification experience (flexible for strong candidates)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and support senior team members
* Full UK driving licence
* Interest in sports, the built environment, or environmental development (desirable)
* Experience in the sports sector and/or planning appeals system (desirable)
* DBS certificate (can be arranged if required)
Benefits
* Competitive salary (GBP30,000:GBP40,000 DOE)
* Company pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Financial planning services
* Life insurance
* Free on:site parking
* Company events
* Sick pay
* Discounted or free food
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on 362 010 or