Town Planner

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Town Planner – Planning Consultancy (Cheltenham)

Location: Cheltenham

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Sector: Town Planning & Development Consultancy

The Role

As a Town Planner, you will support the delivery of planning advice across a broad range of development projects, working closely with senior colleagues and clients. The role offers exposure to the full planning lifecycle and genuine scope for progression.

  • Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications
  • Producing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
  • Liaising with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders
  • Supporting senior planners on appeals, site appraisals and development strategies
  • Keeping up to date with planning policy and legislation
  • Contributing positively to team collaboration and project delivery

About You

This role would suit a motivated planner at an early to mid-career stage who is keen to learn and progress within consultancy.

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
  • Progress towards RTPI accreditation (or a strong desire to begin/continue this)
  • Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority (preferred but not essential)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A proactive, organised and professional approach
  • Local authority or consultancy experience within development management or policy would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Support with RTPI accreditation and CPD
  • Friendly, supportive working environment
  • Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects
  • Clear opportunities for career development and progression
  • A stable and well-respected consultancy setting

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on a phone number that has been removed.

All conversations will be treated in strict confidence.

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Posted: April 13th, 2026