Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Town Planner - Central London | Consultancy Environment | Up to £45,000 + Benefits

Location: LondonSalary: £38,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + excellent benefitsJob Type: Full-time, PermanentSector: Planning & Built Environment

Are you a talented Town Planner with a passion for shaping places and delivering sustainable, design-led development? I'm working with a globally respected consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge urban and infrastructure projects, and they're looking to strengthen their London-based planning team with a dynamic and forward-thinking professional.

You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team that plays a pivotal role in some of the most high-profile developments in the UK and beyond. Working on a variety of exciting and complex projects - from urban regeneration to major infrastructure - you'll be involved across the planning lifecycle, from early-stage feasibility through to delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing planning advice to public and private sector clients

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documentation

• Leading or supporting on planning appraisals, EIA processes, and policy work

• Working collaboratively with architects, engineers, and environmental specialists

• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and the wider community

This role will suit someone with:

• A degree (and ideally a master's) in Town Planning or a related discipline

• MRTPI qualification or working towards it

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and London-specific policy frameworks

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a collaborative attitude

• Join a highly respected, multidisciplinary consultancy with a global reputation

• Work on nationally significant projects that shape the built environment

• Flexible hybrid working and a strong emphasis on work/life balance

• Structured career development, mentoring, and CPD opportunities

• Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits

If you're a driven Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career within a vibrant and supportive team, I'd love to hear from you. Call Katy on and forward your CV to