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Town Planner / Senior Town Planner
Location: Romsey, Hampshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a land and development business that specialises in both local and nationwide land acquisition and promotion. We are not a planning consultancy - instead, our work is rooted in the ownership, promotion, and optimisation of strategic and residential land across the UK.

With over 50 years of combined experience in land acquisition, planning, site promotion, and disposal, our highly experienced team works closely with landowners, local authorities, and development partners to unlock the full potential of land.

The Opportunity:
We are now looking to appoint a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join our growing and driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a land-led business, where planning plays a central role in driving successful development outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and representations
Supporting the promotion of strategic land through the Local Plan process
Assessing new opportunities and advising on planning strategy
Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and external consultants
Helping to optimise the planning prospects and value of sites in our portfolio
Staying informed on policy changes and emerging planning issuesAbout You:
We're seeking a commercially aware and proactive planner who is keen to work client-side in a land promotion environment. The ideal candidate will have:

A degree in Town Planning or a related field
MRTPI accreditation (or working towards it)
Experience working within planning, either in the public or private sector
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A practical understanding of the UK planning system and site promotion
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
A full UK driving licence and willingness to visit sites as neededWhat We Offer:

Competitive salary tailored to your level of experience
Annual bonus scheme
Hybrid/flexible working
A supportive and social office environment
A varied workload with genuine responsibility and input from day one
Career development opportunities as the business continues to growInterested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)