Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work across a broad portfolio of projects spanning commercial, healthcare, heritage, retail, leisure, residential, and public sector developments. The company has established a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice and securing successful outcomes for clients nationwide.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing planning applications and appeals, preparing planning strategies, liaising with local authorities and stakeholders, and supporting junior team members. The position offers genuine career progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Requirements Degree qualified in Town Planning or related discipline MRTPI Chartered status preferred Several years’ experience within a private consultancy or local authority environment Strong knowledge of the UK planning system Excellent report writing, project management, and client-facing skills Ability to manage multiple projects independently What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working flexibility Clear progression opportunities Varied and high-quality project work Supportive and collaborative team culture This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Town Planner looking to join a well-established consultancy with an impressive pipeline of work and long-term growth plans.

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on  or josh