Job Title: Planner
Location: Banbury
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Planner to join their Banbury office.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Planner to work across a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all stages of the planning process while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
THE ROLE
As a Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination. You will manage your own smaller projects while supporting senior team members on more complex schemes, gaining valuable client-facing experience and developing your technical expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*Managing smaller planning applications from start to finish
*Supporting senior planners on larger and more complex developments
*Preparing high-quality planning reports and supporting documents
*Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research
*Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
*Attending client meetings and project discussions
*Supporting project coordination and delivery
*Assisting with business development and networking activities
The Planner will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced team members, gaining insight into planning strategies and procedures, and developing both technical and professional skills across a variety of sectors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
*RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
*MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
*Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority desirable
*Strong understanding of the UK planning system
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Strong organisational and time management abilities
*A proactive, commercially aware, and client-focused mindset
WHAT’S ON OFFER
*Competitive salary and benefits package
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 5.5 discretionary days (typically including a further day at Easter and August Bank Holidays). The office closes at Christmas, so leave entitlement does not need to be saved for the festive period
*5% pension contributions
*Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects
*Supportive and collaborative team environment
*Clear progression opportunities
*Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on or email at