Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Town Planner – Residential Developer | Hampshire | £DOE + Package
Are you a Town Planner with a passion for creating high-quality residential communities?
Do you want to join a growing house builder where you can have impact, autonomy and career progression?
I am supporting a well-established, family-owned residential developer in Hampshire that is looking to appoint a Town Planner to join their in-house Planning Team. The business has a strong reputation for delivering thoughtfully designed homes across the South and has a healthy pipeline of sites in progress and coming forward.
The Opportunity
As Town Planner, you will play a key role in securing planning permissions for new residential developments. You will work closely with Land, Technical and Design teams to assess potential sites, prepare planning strategies, manage applications, and engage with local authorities and stakeholders.
This is a great position for someone looking to move from consultancy or to continue developing their career within a housebuilding environment.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' experience in Town Planning
- House builder experience is highly desirable
- RTPI accredited degree (or working towards chartership)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support on planning applications, appeals and pre-app submissions
- Assess new land opportunities and provide planning input on acquisitions
- Build and maintain relationships with Local Authorities and external consultants
- Monitor Local Plans, policy changes and identify strategic opportunities
- Contribute to the design and delivery of sustainable residential communities
Why Join?
- Growing developer with a strong regional reputation
- Clear progression path with exposure to senior decision-makers
- Supportive culture and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to make a visible impact on developments delivered
If you are a proactive Planner looking for a role where you can shape developments and grow your career, I would welcome a confidential conversation.
To apply or find out more, please get in touch. Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on
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