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Date Added: Fri 06/03/2026

Town Planner

Milton Keynes, UK
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Company: PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Town Planner | Planning Consultancy | Flexible UK Location

The Opportunity

An established and highly respected planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join its growing team. Known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across the UK, the practice works at the forefront of planning, development strategy and placemaking.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner who wants to work on meaningful projects that shape places, influence policy and contribute to sustainable development.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors such as strategic land, residential, mixed-use, employment and urban regeneration. You will work closely with senior planners, urban designers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver planning strategies and secure planning permissions.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation

  • Producing planning appraisals, strategy reports and representations

  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams

  • Supporting the promotion of sites through the Local Plan process

  • Monitoring planning policy and advising clients on planning strategy

  • Contributing to project delivery across a range of development schemes

About You

The successful candidate is likely to have:

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

  • Progress toward or interest in working toward MRTPI status

  • Experience in either consultancy or local authority planning (ideal but not essential)

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • The ability to manage tasks across multiple projects

  • A genuine interest in shaping sustainable and successful places

Why Apply?

  • Work on nationally significant and locally impactful projects

  • Join a collaborative and supportive planning team

  • Exposure to strategic planning and policy work

  • Clear professional development and mentoring support

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Flexible and hybrid working options

Next Steps

If you're a motivated planner looking to develop your career within a highly regarded planning environment, this could be an excellent next move.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the opportunity, please get in touch.

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