Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner – Planning Consultancy (Cardiff / Hybrid)

Location:

Cardiff (Hybrid working available)

Sector:
Town Planning and Development Consultancy

Type:
Permanent Full-time

An established and highly regarded planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of high—profile projects across Wales and the wider UK, within a supportive, commercially focused consultancy environment.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of planning advice and services across a varied project portfolio. You will take responsibility for managing projects, advising clients, and supporting junior members of the team.

• Leading and managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients
• Preparing high‑quality reports, statements and planning submissions
• Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team
• Contributing to business development and client relationship management

This opportunity would suit an experienced planner who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

• MRTPI (or working towards with significant experience)
• Strong experience in UK planning consultancy or a similar professional environment
• Proven background in development management and/or strategic planning
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach

Experience working on residential, mixed‑use or strategic land projects would be advantageous.

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme and additional benefits
• Clear progression opportunities within a well‑structured consultancy
• Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on CPD and career development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner seeking career progression within a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 365 108 or