Town Planner
Location: Brentwood

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a successful and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team based in Brentwood.

Our client is an established, design-led planning and development practice working on a wide range of exciting residential and mixed-use schemes across the South East. They work with a diverse client base including developers, landowners, architects and investors, providing high-quality advice and securing successful outcomes through the planning system.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Town Planner with around 1-3 years of experience (either in the private or public sector) looking to take the next step in their career. You'll work closely with senior team members on a range of planning applications, site appraisals, and appeals, while also supporting on strategic planning and client engagement.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting on the preparation and submission of planning applications

Assisting with planning statements, design and access statements, and site assessments

Conducting policy research and contributing to pre-application advice

Working closely with clients, consultants and local authorities

Attending site visits and public consultations

Representing the business at meetings and networking events

What We're Looking For:

A degree (and ideally a master's) in Town Planning or related field

Working towards or recently achieved MRTPI status

A sound understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

A proactive and detail-oriented mindset

Why Join?

Supportive and close-knit team environment

Hands-on experience across a varied and exciting project portfolio

Real career progression and mentorship from experienced professionals

Flexible working and competitive salary/benefits

Opportunity to develop your planning career in a dynamic consultancy setting

If you are a Town Planner ready to grow your experience in a creative, collaborative and commercially focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply for this Town Planner role, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email