Town Planner

Posted by Penguin Recruitment on 10/12/2025


Permanent £34000 - £43000 per annum London

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About the job

Description

Job Title: Town Planner (RTPI Chartered)
Location: Blackfriars & Sidcup (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive, plus excellent benefits

Are you an RTPI Chartered Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? I’m working with a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy seeking to strengthen its planning team across its Blackfriars and Sidcup offices. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to be part of a collaborative, respected, and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and support across a diverse portfolio of projects, including residential, commercial, regeneration, and mixed-use developments. Working alongside a highly experienced team, you’ll help guide clients through the planning process from initial strategy to submission and appeal work where required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, manage, and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documents

  • Undertake policy reviews, site appraisals, and feasibility assessments

  • Provide strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders

  • Liaise with local authorities, design teams, and external consultants

  • Support senior colleagues on major schemes while leading your own smaller to medium-sized projects

  • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the planning team

About You
  • RTPI Chartered (or equivalent level of professional experience)

  • Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development processes

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Confident managing client relationships and delivering work to high professional standards

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

  • Desire to progress your career within a dynamic, supportive consultancy setting

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Hybrid working between Blackfriars, Sidcup, and home

  • Clear career progression path and ongoing professional development

  • Supportive team culture within a stable and growing consultancy

  • Exposure to a varied and exciting project pipeline

If you're an ambitious Town Planner looking to join a friendly, well-resourced consultancy where your expertise will be valued and your career encouraged to flourish, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

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Overview


Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London

Salary

£34000 - £43000 per annum

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