Location
Lincoln
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
03/03/2026
Closing date
24/03/2026
Town Planner
Location: Cardiff
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a very well respected consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Cardiff office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to join a respected national consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors.
The Role
As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing applications across a wide range of development projects throughout Wales and the wider UK. You will work closely with senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to provide strategic, commercially focused planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
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Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
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Drafting high-quality Planning Statements and supporting reports
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Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
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Managing smaller projects independently while supporting larger schemes
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Attending client meetings and site visits
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Monitoring planning legislation and policy updates
Candidate Requirements
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Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
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MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
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Experience within consultancy or local authority
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Good understanding of the Welsh planning system (desirable)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proactive and organised approach to project management
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Hybrid working flexibility
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Structured support towards MRTPI Chartership
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Exposure to nationally significant and high-profile projects
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Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing team
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner looking to advance their career within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy in Cardiff.