Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a multi-disciplinary, planning-led Consultancy in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire on the hire of a Town Planner.

Our client has an enviable track record for delivery of successful planning applications on projects ranging from individual dwellings through to large, multi-functional schemes. The project portfolio is wide ranging and includes renewable energy, mineral extraction/restoration, leisure, residential and rural based developments.

Within this role you will work not only as part of the planning team, but also alongside other internal disciplines, thereby building your knowledge base in a supportive team . You will work on all aspects of the planning process, from initial site appraisals through to the preparation and submission of planning applications and associated condition compliance/appeal work. You will manage your own projects and also assist on other larger scale projects.

Key job responsibilities:

• Assessing the potential of site for a range of developments, identifying opportunities and constraints and advising clients as such
• The promotion of sites for residential and commercial development through the Local Plan process
• Preparation and coordination of planning (and associated) applications including the drafting of supporting statements
• Liaising with internal and external technical specialties, clients and Local Planning Authorities.
• Preparation of fee proposals and management of project budgets
• Support to more junior members of the team
• Promote the Company and to market the Company's services.
• Maintain a programme of CPD.
• Undertake general office administrative duties and office housekeeping as directed
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested.

Candidate specification:

• Degree and/or Masters in Town or Spatial Planning
• Chartered Member of the RTPI
• Appropriate planning experience to take on a Planner level role
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Project management experience including the management of budgets and invoicing
• Team player
• Full driving licence and use of own car

Salary / Benefits

The role will carry a salary of £30,00 to £39,000 and a great benefits package that includes: pension (5%), private healthcare, life cover, 25 days A/L, hybrid working, RTPI fees, company bonus scheme (subject to company performance) and free car parking!

Interested?

If you are looking to join an established and growing practice with a great reputation in the market, this is the role for you!

The Director is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Matt Fraser on or