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Assistant / Senior Town Planner - Bedford
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with an independent planning consultancy in Bedford, who are looking to expand their growing team with the appointment of an Assistant or Senior Town Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of projects and further develop your career within a supportive consultancy environment.
The Role
As an Assistant / Senior Town Planner, you will work on a broad range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Responsibilities will include:
Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and representations.
Carrying out planning appraisals and research to support development proposals.
Liaising with local planning authorities, landowners, developers, and other stakeholders.
Supporting public consultation events and representing the consultancy at meetings.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
About You
We are seeking motivated planners who are keen to develop their career in consultancy. The ideal candidate will have:
An RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning (or equivalent).
1-5 years' relevant experience, ideally gained in a consultancy or local authority setting.
Strong communication and report-writing skills.
The ability to manage your workload effectively and meet deadlines.
MRTPI status, or be working towards chartership (support will be provided).
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Tailored support towards RTPI chartership and ongoing CPD.
A varied project portfolio providing excellent learning opportunities.
The chance to join a friendly, growing consultancy with a collaborative culture.
If you're a proactive planner looking for your next step-whether at Assistant or Senior Town Planner level-we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to
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