Town Planner

Town Planner - Crawley

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their team in Crawley.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner to join a well established and growing consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed use developments. The successful candidate will benefit from strong client exposure and the opportunity to develop within a collaborative and professional environment.

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 smaller schemes while supporting senior team members on more complex developments, continuing to build your experience and expertise as a Town Planner within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and projects
• 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 larger and more complex projects
• Assisting with project coordination and delivery
• Contributing to business development and networking activities

What We're Looking For

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
• 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 motivated approach

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of planning projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and support towards MRTPI