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Town Planner

ARU1P_1749222004

Penguin Recruitment

£35000 - £50000 per annum + Benefits

London

Building, Construction

Permanent | Full Time

ASAP

06/06/2025

27/06/2025

Job Title: Town Planner

Location: London

Job Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Town Planner to join a leading, multidisciplinary consultancy in London. This role is ideal for a proactive planner with some experience or interest in renewable energy or socio-economic planning who is looking to develop their career on meaningful and sustainable projects.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary package

* Flexible hybrid working and supportive work-life balance

* Industry-leading training and development opportunities

* Support for RTPI membership and ongoing CPD

* Inclusive and collaborative team culture

* Private medical insurance, enhanced pension, and wellbeing initiatives

* Access to diverse, high-profile projects across the UK and internationally

What You'll Be Doing

* Supporting the preparation of planning applications, consents, appraisals and strategy documents

* Providing policy analysis, development advice and planning risk assessments

* Contributing to projects in areas such as renewable energy infrastructure, urban regeneration, housing, and transport

* Undertaking socio-economic impact assessments and supporting planning for net zero initiatives

* Engaging with stakeholders, local authorities and communities

* Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams including engineers, economists, and environmental specialists

* Keeping up to date with policy developments and contributing to research and thought leadership

About the Team

You'll join a highly respected planning and policy team within an integrated consultancy that brings together planners, engineers, designers, and sustainability specialists. The team works across all stages of project development - from early strategy to planning consents - helping shape future-ready places that address climate resilience, social equity and economic growth.

The London office is a hub for national and international projects and offers a dynamic environment with a focus on creativity, innovation, and sustainable development.

About You

* RTPI accredited degree and working toward or already MRTPI qualified

* Experience in UK town planning (consultancy, local authority, or similar)

* An interest in or experience with renewable energy, infrastructure or socio-economic assessment is highly desirable

* Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills

* A collaborative mindset and willingness to work across disciplines

* Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

* Passionate about sustainable, inclusive and future-focused planning

Looking to make a difference through planning?

Apply now and be part of a team that helps create thriving, resilient and low-carbon places for generations to come!