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Job Title: Town Planner
Location: London (Farringdon) : Flexible working available
Company: Leading Planning Consultancy
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their growing Strategic Planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious town planner to work on high:profile residential and mixed:use projects, contribute to strategic planning work across the UK, and grow your career within a supportive and well:established team.
The Role
As a Planner within the Strategic Planning team, you will play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning projects. You will support senior colleagues on major schemes while also taking responsibility for the day:to:day management of smaller assignments under supervision. This position offers exceptional exposure to large:scale development promotion, Local Plan work, policy analysis, and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Project Support and Management
* Manage your workload effectively within the parameters set by the Director.
* Establish and understand project briefs from Project Managers.
* Contribute to the promotion of large:scale residential and mixed:use developments through the Local Development Framework.
* Support in coordinating project teams and undertaking elements of project management.
* Maintain orderly project files, planning programmes, stakeholder engagement strategies, and monitoring schedules.
Planning Work
* Conduct detailed research, site appraisals, and planning histories.
* Prepare, submit and assist in negotiating planning applications.
* Draft planning statements, policy representations, and supporting documents.
* Assist with planning appeals where required.
* Prepare tender documents, project plans, and monitor relevant case law and policy changes.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
* Build and maintain strong client relationships, helping to generate repeat and new business.
* Liaise with Local Authorities, statutory consultees, external consultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Provide regular updates to Directors, Associate Directors, Associates, and Senior Planners through meetings and progress reports.
Teamwork and Professional Development
* Work collaboratively as part of several project teams across the business.
* Seek guidance, coaching and mentoring from senior team members when required.
* Share information and best practice with peers.
* Keep knowledge and skills up to date and meet RTPI CPD requirements.
General Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and Quality Assurance standards.
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development through training and CPD.
* Uphold all professional and company compliance procedures.
About You
* RTPI accredited degree or equivalent.
* Ideally 1:3 years experience in planning (public or private sector).
* Strong research, analytical and report:writing skills.
* Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
* A proactive attitude and desire to progress within strategic planning.
* A team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established consultancy known for delivering high:quality work and supporting professional development. You will gain exposure to some of the most exciting strategic planning projects in the UK, working alongside a highly experienced and friendly team.
Interested?
If youre looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward:thinking planning consultancy, Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 362 010 or email