Town Planner

Planner - Stoke on Trent
Location: Stoke on Trent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:
My client, a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across environmental, planning, and engineering sectors, is seeking a Planner to join their team in Stoke on Trent. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring planner to develop their career and work on a diverse range of projects within a supportive and collaborative environment. The role offers the chance to contribute to planning applications, assessments, and strategic planning advice for a variety of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and submission of planning applications and development proposals.
• Conduct research, site appraisals, and planning assessments to support projects.
• Provide advice on planning policy, land use, and development opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities to ensure the progress of planning projects.
• Support senior planners in delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare reports and documentation to meet planning requirements and regulations.
• Stay up-to-date with current planning legislation and policy.

Requirements:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field.
• Ideally, MRTPI (Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute) status or working towards it.
• Some experience in town planning, either through education or previous work experience.
• Good knowledge of planning legislation and policy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in planning.

Why Join?
The company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career development and progression. With a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to work on a wide range of exciting projects, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious Planner looking to grow their career in the planning sector.



Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte sofia.conte@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 957386. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.