Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

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Town Planner | Senior Town Planner Remote Working | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected UK planning consultancy in the appointment of a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering planning advice across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, heritage, manufacturing, leisure, retail and the public sector.

With a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative team culture, the business offers genuine flexibility through fully remote working alongside both full and part-time opportunities.

The Role Working as part of an experienced planning team, you'll manage your own portfolio of planning projects while collaborating with colleagues on more complex schemes. The role will involve providing commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base, preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and development strategies, while maintaining strong relationships with clients and local planning authorities. Projects range from straightforward planning applications through to complex planning strategies, appeals and major development proposals, providing excellent scope for professional development and career progression.

The Ideal Candidate We're keen to hear from MRTPI-qualified planners, or those working towards Chartership, with experience gained in either the private or public sector. You will ideally have:
Experience preparing and managing planning applications and appeals. A sound understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects. A proactive, client-focused approach. MRTPI status (or working towards Chartership) is desirable. Candidates at both Planner and Senior Planner level are encouraged to apply. What's on Offer?

Fully remote working. Full-time or part-time hours considered. Competitive salary based on experience. Generous holiday allowance. Professional membership fees paid. Ongoing CPD and career development. Supportive, collaborative team environment. Opportunity to work on a varied and high-quality project portfolio across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to join a well-established consultancy that combines technical excellence with genuine flexibility and a positive working culture.

The consultancy has built a strong reputation over more than three decades, delivering successful planning outcomes on complex developments nationwide across a wide range of sectors. Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates as soon as possible. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or email