Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: Leeds

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in the recruitment of a Junior Town Planner to join their expanding Leeds office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
• Supporting the production of planning statements, reports, and supporting documents
• Undertaking planning policy research and site assessments
• Assisting senior team members with project delivery and client support
• Liaising with local authorities, clients, and consultants
• Monitoring planning applications and responding to consultee comments
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning committee meetings where required
• Supporting wider business development and networking activities
• Assisting with the preparation of appeal documentation where necessary
• Managing workloads effectively to meet project deadlines

Requirements

• RTPI accredited degree or relevant planning qualification
• Previous planning experience through consultancy, local authority, or placement year beneficial
• Keen to work towards MRTPI chartership
• Good understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy framework
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commercial awareness and willingness to develop professionally
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 products

Training & Development

• Structured APC and MRTPI support provided
• Dedicated mentoring from senior planning professionals
• Access to bespoke internal training programmes
• Regular CPD sessions and industry seminars
• Opportunity to attend networking and professional events
• Clear pathway for long-term career progression within the business

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced salary following MRTPI achievement
• 25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas leave
• Additional leave linked to long service
• Monthly early finish initiative
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid RTPI membership fees
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company social events and networking opportunities

Interested?

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