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Senior Town Planner

Job in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental/ Urban Planning, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 55000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Planner
Location:
Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well regarded and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Cheltenham based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to take on a key role within a collaborative consultancy environment, working on a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The role would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with increased responsibility and client exposure.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality planning advice and supporting the wider team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals of varying scale and complexity

  • Preparing planning appraisals, statements and strategy reports

  • Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders

  • Supporting Local Plan representations and planning policy submissions

  • Mentoring and supporting junior planners

  • Assisting with business development and client relationship management

About You

To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:

  • A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

  • Several years' professional planning experience within consultancy or local authority

  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Confidence managing projects and client relationships

  • Progress toward or achievement of MRTPI accreditation

Why Apply?

This Senior Planner position offers clear progression, exposure to high quality work, and the opportunity to play a senior role within a supportive and growing consultancy.

If you are interested in this Senior Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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