Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading integrated placemaking consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing Planning Team based in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients including education providers, healthcare organisations, developers, and housebuilders.

You will be working across a wide range of projects throughout the planning process, including:

• Residential developments

• Commercial schemes

• Education and healthcare projects

• Mixed-use regeneration

• Energy and infrastructure developments

• Industrial projects

You will collaborate closely with in-house urban design and landscape teams, helping to deliver planning solutions that are not only policy compliant but also contribute to the creation of sustainable and well-designed places.

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals

• Supporting site appraisals and feasibility studies

• Undertaking planning policy research and analysis

• Preparing planning statements and supporting reports

• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants

• Attending site visits and client meetings

• Supporting project delivery across a range of sectors

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Good understanding of the UK planning system

• Experience managing planning applications

• Strong report writing and analytical skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership (desirable)

• Proactive approach within a client-focused consultancy environment

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Support towards RTPI Chartership

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects

• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Town Planner to join a forward-thinking consultancy and play a key role in shaping high-quality development projects across the UK.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on or email at