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Job Title: Town Planner
Location: Kent
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for a motivated Town Planner to join their expanding team in Kent.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to broaden their experience across a diverse range of projects including residential, commercial, and land promotion schemes, while gaining exposure to evolving green belt and grey belt planning policy matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the team on a wide variety of planning projects, developing strong client relationships and helping to deliver high-quality planning solutions across the region.
The Role
As Town Planner, Your Responsibilities Will Include
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- Assisting with the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
- Supporting project delivery across a range of residential and commercial developments.
- Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees, and clients.
- Conducting planning policy research and site appraisals.
- Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
- Attending client meetings, site visits, and stakeholder consultations.
- Keeping up to date with changes in planning legislation and policy.
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment.
- A good understanding of the UK planning system.
- MRTPI qualified or actively working towards chartership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive and enthusiastic approach to project work.
- A full UK driving licence would be advantageous.
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Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to join a supportive and collaborative consultancy with an exciting pipeline of projects and clear opportunities for professional development and career progression. You'll gain valuable exposure to a broad range of planning work while working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic team environment.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, contact Josh Jones on 362 010.
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