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Senior Town Planner

Job in Cardiff, Cardiff City Area, CF10, Wales, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-25
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Environmental & Urban Planning, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Town Planner - Cardiff (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + bonus + benefits

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading consultancy? We're working with a highly respected national property and planning firm to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their thriving Cardiff office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team that delivers some of the UK's most high-profile and complex planning projects - from major mixed-use developments to strategic regeneration and infrastructure schemes. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages professional growth and values high-quality planning advice.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in delivering successful outcomes for a diverse client base, including developers, landowners, local authorities, and institutional investors. You’ll manage your own caseload of projects, support senior colleagues on large-scale applications, and contribute to business development activities.

Key responsibilities:
  • Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.
  • Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis.
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and design teams.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior planners.
About You

You’ll be MRTPI qualified (or working towards it) with a proven track record in consultancy or local authority planning. You’ll bring excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for shaping sustainable and deliverable development.

Essential skills and experience:
  • MRTPI qualified (or eligible for chartership).
  • Solid understanding of the UK planning system and current policy.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing planning applications and appeals.
  • Proactive, organised, and commercially minded.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Private healthcare, pension scheme, and professional subscriptions.
  • Excellent progression opportunities within a leading, multi-disciplinary environment.

If you’re looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role within one of the UK's most respected planning teams, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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