Town Planner

Town Planner - Colchester Location: Colchester, Essex (Colchester Head Office) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you an experienced planning professional looking for your next career step in a hands-on, supportive consultancy environment? A well-regarded multidisciplinary planning and development advisory practice - known for delivering clear, pragmatic planning solutions across residential, commercial and heritage sectors - is seeking a Town Planner to join their Colchester team. About the Role In this varied and rewarding position you'll be responsible for driving planning projects from inception through to decision. Working closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, you'll provide expert planning advice, manage applications, and deliver strategic input on land use, policy, feasibility and negotiations. This is an excellent opportunity to build your profile within a growing practice that values collaboration, quality and client-focused outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications, supporting statements and technical reports • Conduct detailed policy analysis, site appraisals and feasibility assessments • Engage with clients, local authorities and third-party consultees to secure positive planning outcomes • Advise on planning policy, constraints and opportunities • Support appeals, condition discharge and enforcement matters as required • Mentor junior team members and contribute to enhancing internal processes About You • Qualification: Degree in Town Planning (or related discipline) with RTPI accreditation or working towards chartership • Experience: Proven consultancy or local authority planning experience, handling applications across a range of scales • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing ability • Confident in managing multiple projects and deadlines with a proactive approach • Commercial awareness and focus on delivering pragmatic planning solutions Why This Role? This consultancy simplifies complex planning and compliance processes for clients ranging from homeowners and developers to architects and public sector organisations. With a collaborative culture and a breadth of project types, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your professional skills and make a real impact within the business. What's On Offer • Competitive remuneration and benefits package • Professional development support and chartership encouragement • Varied project exposure across residential, commercial and heritage planning • A growing, supportive team environment • Office based in Colchester with hybrid working flexibility Interested? For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on or .