Senior​/Principal Town Planner

Job Title:

Senior / Principal Town Planner

Locations:
Exeter, London, Birmingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and fast-growing town planning consultancy in their search for talented Senior and Principal Town Planners to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised consultancy known for delivering dynamic, commercially focused planning advice and securing high-quality, deliverable consents across England and Wales.

• National recognition for excellence in infrastructure planning
• Multiple short listings for prestigious "Planning Consultancy of the Year" awards
• A leading position in championing diversity within the planning profession
• Continued recognition at a national level for consultancy excellence

Despite these achievements, their core focus remains on their people. They have cultivated a collaborative, inclusive culture where planners at every stage of their careers are supported to grow and succeed.

With offices across the UK and a balanced hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home), this role offers both flexibility and strong team engagement.

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects
• Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Play an active role in business development and client relationships
• Contribute to delivering successful planning outcomes across sectors

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards for Senior level)
• Strong experience in town planning (private or public sector)
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach
• A desire to contribute to a growing and ambitious consultancy

• Support professional development and chartership
• Offer mentoring and structured progression pathways
• Engage employees at all levels in leadership and decision-making
• Promote fairness, inclusivity, and respect across the business
• Invest in the future of the profession through sponsoring industry events and expanding apprenticeship programmes