Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified Town Planner to join a growing and dynamic consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from close collaboration with engineering, design, and environmental teams. THE ROLE As a Town Planner, you will be involved in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination. You will manage your own schemes while supporting senior team members on larger developments, continuing to build your experience and expertise as a Town Planner within a multidisciplinary environment. The role will also involve occasional travel to the Sidcup office, providing further exposure to a wider team and project base. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Managing planning applications and appeals * Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation * Undertaking site appraisals and feasibility assessments * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders * Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations * Supporting senior team members on complex projects * Assisting with project coordination and delivery * Working collaboratively with internal multidisciplinary teams WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * MRTPI qualified (Chartered Town Planner) - essential * RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline * Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment * Strong understanding of the UK planning system * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong organisational and time management abilities * A proactive and collaborative approach WHAT'S ON OFFER * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary consultancy * Exposure to a wide range of planning and infrastructure projects * Supportive and collaborative team environment * Clear progression opportunities and professional development Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at