REF: 91296

Town Planner - Oxfordshire

Location: Oxford (Hybrid working)Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Contract: Full-time, PermanentSector: 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 . Alternatively you can send your CV to