Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment • Full-time • Stoke-on-Trent, England, gb • 1w ago

Planner - Stoke on Trent Location: Stoke on Trent Salary: Competitive, based on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: My client, a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across environmental, planning, and engineering sectors, is seeking a Planner to join their team in Stoke on Trent. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring planner to develop their career and work on a diverse range of projects within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role offers the chance to contribute to planning applications, assessments, and strategic planning advice for a variety of clients. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and development proposals. Conduct research, site appraisals, and planning assessments to support projects. Provide advice on planning policy, land use, and development opportunities. Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to ensure the progress of planning projects. Support senior planners in delivering projects from inception to completion. Prepare reports and documentation to meet planning requirements and regulations. Stay up-to-date with current planning legislation and policy. Requirements: A degree in Town Planning or a related field. Ideally, MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) status or working towards it. Some experience in town planning, either through education or previous work experience. Good knowledge of planning legislation and policy. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in planning. Why Join? The company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career development and progression. With a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to work on a wide range of exciting projects, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious Planner looking to grow their career in the planning sector. Interested? Contact Sofia Conte sofia.conte@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 957386. We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.