Planner, Engineering, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Town Planner

Location:

Cardiff

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading integrated placemaking consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their growing Planning Team based in Cardiff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients including education providers, healthcare organisations, developers, and house builders.

You will be working across a wide range of projects throughout the planning process, including:

• Residential developments
• Commercial schemes
• Education and healthcare projects
• Mixed-use regeneration
• Energy and infrastructure developments
• Industrial projects

You will collaborate closely with in‑house urban design and landscape teams, helping to deliver planning solutions that are not only policy compliant but also contribute to the creation of sustainable and well‑designed places.

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Supporting site appraisals and feasibility studies
• Undertaking planning policy research and analysis
• Preparing planning statements and supporting reports
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and external consultants
• Attending site visits and client meetings
• Supporting project delivery across a range of sectors

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Good understanding of the UK planning system
• Experience managing planning applications
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership (desirable)
• Proactive approach within a client‑focused consultancy environment

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Support towards RTPI Chartership
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Town Planner to join a forward‑thinking consultancy and play a key role in shaping high‑quality development projects across the UK.