Lincoln
Town PlannerLocation: Cardiff Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a very well respected consultancy in their search for a Town Planner to join their Cardiff office. This is an exciting opportunity for a planning professional to join a respected national consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors. The Role As a Town Planner, you will play a key role in delivering planning advice and managing applications across a wide range of development projects throughout Wales and the wider UK. You will work closely with senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to provide strategic, commercially focused planning solutions. Key Responsibilities * Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals * Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy research * Drafting high-quality Planning Statements and supporting reports * Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders * Managing smaller projects independently while supporting larger schemes * Attending client meetings and site visits * Monitoring planning legislation and policy updates Candidate Requirements * Degree in Town Planning or related discipline * MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership * Experience within consultancy or local authority * Good understanding of the Welsh planning system (desirable) * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Proactive and organised approach to project management What's on Offer * Competitive salary and benefits package * Hybrid working flexibility * Structured support towards MRTPI Chartership * Exposure to nationally significant and high-profile projects * Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing team This is a fantastic opportunity for a Town Planner looking to advance their career within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy in Cardiff. If you are interested in this role, contact Joel Bland on or email at