Town Planner
Location: Newmarket

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Newmarket office. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with early career experience to take the next step within a supportive, growing, and highly respected practice.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Clear progression opportunities

RTPI support and ongoing CPD

Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across residential, rural, commercial, and mixed-use schemes

Collaborative team culture with strong senior mentorship

Structured professional development and training

The Role
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide range of development projects. You'll work closely with senior team members while also taking on increasing levels of responsibility and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and planning statements

Undertaking research, site appraisals, and policy analysis

Supporting the delivery of planning strategies and development advice

Liaising with clients, local authorities, and external consultants

Preparing documents for submission and attending meetings where required

Contributing to project delivery across multiple sectors

About You
The ideal Town Planner will bring initiative, professionalism, and a genuine enthusiasm for planning.

Requirements:

RTPI-accredited Town Planning degree or master's

Relevant experience within a consultancy or local authority environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good understanding of the UK planning system

Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects

A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail

Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential

This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner who is ready to progress, take ownership of work, and grow within a consultancy that invests heavily in its people.

If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment