Town Planner

Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Hatfield

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a specialist land promotion and planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing team in Hatfield.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded consultancy with a strong track record in delivering strategic land projects across the UK. The successful Town Planner will gain exposure to a range of residential-led developments, working on projects from early-stage promotion through to planning approval.

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of strategic land and planning projects, working closely with colleagues, landowners, and stakeholders.

You will be involved in all stages of the planning process, from site identification and appraisal through to the preparation and submission of planning applications, while developing your expertise within a focused and commercially driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the promotion of land through the local plan process

Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals

Undertaking site appraisals and planning feasibility assessments

Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders

Supporting senior team members on strategic projects

Attending site visits, client meetings, and consultations

Candidate Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment

Good understanding of UK planning policy and legislation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

A proactive and commercially aware approach

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work on strategic land and planning projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed