Town Planner – Environmental & Infrastructure Projects

Location: Chester, hybrid working available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + tax-free bonus + benefits
Type: Full-time, permanent

We are working with a leading employee-owned consultancy at the forefront of planning, environmental, and landscape design, to recruit a Town Planner for their growing team based near Chester.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a multidisciplinary firm known for delivering nationally significant projects in sectors such as renewable energy, carbon capture, energy from waste, urban regeneration, and electric vehicle infrastructure.

The Opportunity

As a Town Planner, you’ll join a passionate, collaborative team that values creative thinking and sustainable design. You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of planning projects – from supporting major energy schemes to shaping the built environment in line with future-focused values.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications

• Conducting planning appraisals and policy reviews

• Supporting the drafting of Environmental Statements and Local Plan representations

• Liaising with local authorities, consultants, clients, and stakeholders

• Supporting senior staff on complex and large-scale development proposals

• Helping drive forward projects from concept through to approval

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior consultants and directors, with a clear path to progression.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)

• At least 2 years of experience in a planning role (private or public sector)

• A good understanding of UK planning regulations and procedures

• Strong analytical, report writing, and communication skills

• A proactive approach and collaborative mindset

• Interest in working on environmentally focused and infrastructure-led projects

Chartered or working towards RTPI membership is preferred but not essential – you’ll receive full support for professional development.

Why Join?

This is a chance to be part of a company that’s not only shaping a more sustainable future – but one that’s built around employee ownership and shared success.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and annual tax-free bonus through Employee Ownership Trust

• Private healthcare and pension contributions

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options

• Payment of professional fees and support for chartership

• Career progression opportunities across a national portfolio of high-profile projects

• A collaborative, open culture where everyone’s voice counts

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte sofia.conte@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 957386. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position