Chartered Town Planner in Chelmsford, Essex

Job Title: Chartered Town Planner

Location: Chelmsford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established property and planning consultancy in the search for a Chartered Town Planner to join its growing planning team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work within an independent consultancy advising a diverse client base, including landowners, developers, housebuilders and private estates. You will be involved in a varied portfolio of projects, providing strategic planning advice and helping clients unlock development opportunities across residential, commercial and rural sectors.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

The Role

As a Chartered Town Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional planning advice to landowners, developers, housebuilders and other private sector clients.
• Managing planning applications for a variety of residential, commercial, mixed-use and rural development projects.
• Advising clients on planning strategies and identifying opportunities to secure planning permission.
• Supporting the promotion of strategic development sites through the Local Plan process.
• Preparing planning appraisals, representations, planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Managing planning appeals and enforcement matters where required.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, clients, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development activities.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this Chartered Town Planner position, you will have:

• Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a planning consultancy, local authority or similar planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management processes.
• Experience managing planning applications and providing clear, commercially focused planning advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with an interest in developing client relationships and supporting business growth.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established and growing property and planning consultancy.
• A varied workload covering residential, commercial, strategic land and rural development projects.
• Exposure to a diverse client base, including landowners, developers and housebuilders.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and develop long-term client relationships.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to contribute to the continued growth of a specialist consultancy.

The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)