Senior Planner​/Principal Planner​/Associate Planner

Position: Senior Planner / Principal Planner / Associate Planner
Senior Planner

Location:

Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well established and respected planning and design consultancy based in Nottingham. They are known for delivering innovative, high quality projects across the UK, and their office is now seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where planners work alongside urban designers, architects, and clients to help shape sustainable, meaningful places.

The Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Excellent professional development support, including RTPI CPD

Opportunities to work on diverse, high profile projects

Inclusive and supportive team culture

Clear progression pathway within a well regarded consultancy

The Role
As a Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering a variety of complex projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, regeneration, infrastructure, and mixed use developments. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, build strong client relationships, and help guide projects from early concept stages through to delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing a range of planning projects

Preparing, coordinating, and submitting planning applications

Conducting site appraisals, feasibilities, and policy reviews

Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and proofs of evidence

Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth of the Nottingham office

Helping shape strategy and best practice within the planning team

About You
We're looking for a planning professional who brings:

MRTPI status (or very close to achieving it)

Relevant experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or client side roles

Strong report writing, project management, and communication skills

Experience delivering medium to large scale development projects

Confidence in working with clients and stakeholders

A proactive, collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for high quality placemaking

If you're interested in this Senior Planner role, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment