Planner

Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their London-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner to join a highly regarded practice working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, mixed-use and regeneration sectors. You will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process within a collaborative and design-led environment.

The Role

As a Planner, you will support senior colleagues on a range of planning projects while also taking responsibility for managing your own applications and client relationships.

Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and submitting a variety of planning applications

Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy reviews

Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders

Supporting project coordination across multi-disciplinary teams

Assisting with planning appeals where required

Attending client meetings and consultation events

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Working towards MRTPI Chartership (or recently achieved)

Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment

Strong understanding of UK planning policy and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage workload and meet project deadlines

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on high-profile development projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear pathway for career progression

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working available

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Planner looking to develop their career within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy based in London.

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