Town Planner in Newmarket, Suffolk

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Town Planner

Location: Newmarket



Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well established planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Newmarket office. This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with early career experience to take the next step within a supportive, growing, and highly respected practice.



Benefits:



Competitive salary



Clear progression opportunities



RTPI support and ongoing CPD



Exposure to a diverse project portfolio across residential, rural, commercial, and mixed-use schemes



Collaborative team culture with strong senior mentorship



Structured professional development and training



The Role

As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning consultancy services across a wide range of development projects. You'll work closely with senior team members while also taking on increasing levels of responsibility and client interaction.



Key Responsibilities:



Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and planning statements



Undertaking research, site appraisals, and policy analysis



Supporting the delivery of planning strategies and development advice



Liaising with clients, local authorities, and external consultants



Preparing documents for submission and attending meetings where required



Contributing to project delivery across multiple sectors



About You

The ideal Town Planner will bring initiative, professionalism, and a genuine enthusiasm for planning.



Requirements:



RTPI-accredited Town Planning degree or master's



Relevant experience within a consultancy or local authority environment



Strong written and verbal communication skills



Good understanding of the UK planning system



Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects



A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail



Full UK driving licence but not essential



This is an exciting opportunity for a Town Planner who is ready to progress, take ownership of work, and grow within a consultancy that invests heavily in its people.



If you are interested in this Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment

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