Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their team in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a growing consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and strategic planning advice while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive working environment.

THE ROLE As a Senior Planner, you will lead planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission, negotiation, appeal, and determination. You will manage client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, and support junior colleagues while continuing to develop your career as a Senior Planner within a dynamic consultancy environment.

This role offers excellent project responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with clients across a wide range of development projects, helping to shape development strategies and secure successful planning outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading and managing planning applications and appeals across a range of development sectors
• Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients and consultant teams
• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning consultations
• Contributing to business development and networking activities WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
• Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
• Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
• Proven ability to manage projects and deadlines effectively
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team WHAT’S ON OFFER
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
• Strong client exposure and project responsibility
• Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
• Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
• Flexible working arrangements and excellent career prospects Interested? Contact Joel Bland on or email nd@penguin recruitment.