Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Job Title:
Town Planner Senior Town Planner
Location:
London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing London team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed‑use, and strategic development projects across the UK. The role offers genuine career progression, exposure to high‑quality projects, and the chance to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

The successful candidate will provide planning advice to clients, manage planning applications, and contribute to project delivery across a wide range of sectors. At Senior level, you will also be expected to mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives.

• Deliver planning advice on a range of development projects.
• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, pre‑applications, and appeals.
• Interpret local and national planning policy to maximise development potential.
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Prepare planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Support junior planners (Senior level) and contribute to team growth.

• Degree qualified in Town Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, or a related discipline.
• MRTPI or working towards (desirable).
• Experience in a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress your career in planning consultancy.

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Pension and healthcare benefits
• Generous annual leave
• Professional development and training support
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)