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Town Planner - Planning Consultancy (Cheltenham)

Location: Cheltenham

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Sector: Town Planning & Development Consultancy

An established and growing independent planning consultancy is seeking a Town Planner to join its Cheltenham-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to develop their career within a supportive, close-knit consultancy that works on a varied portfolio of projects across the South West and beyond.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

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.

You are likely to have:

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 ( but not essential)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A proactive, organised and professional approachLocal 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 (phone number removed)

All conversations will be treated in strict confidence

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