Town Planner

Location: Central London

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well respected consultancy, in their search for a Town Planner to join their Central London planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner with around 1-2 years' experience to join a respected consultancy, working across a wide range of assets and gaining exposure to projects spanning heritage, regeneration, and mixed-use development across London.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of planning applications and site appraisals, while developing your experience across the full planning lifecycle within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the preparation of planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals across a varied asset base

Undertaking site visits and reviewing planning history and relevant policy

Assisting with research to support projects from early strategy through to determination

Working closely with senior planners and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

Keeping up to date with planning legislation, case law, and policy updates

Supporting the preparation of internal CPD material and planning updates

Engaging with clients and Local Planning Authorities to build professional confidence and networks

Candidate Requirements

1-2 years' experience in planning (consultancy, developer, or local authority)

Ideally experience working within the London boroughs

MRTPI Chartered or working towards Chartership

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and motivated approach to professional development

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work across a broad and diverse client base

Early responsibility and autonomy on live projects

Supportive team culture with mentoring and structured development

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical cover and pension

Clear pathway for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Town Planner looking to further their career within a well-established consultancy in Central London.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)