Senior Town Planner

Job Title:
Senior Planner
Location:
London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning and development consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their London office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join one of the UK's most respected planning consultancies, working on a portfolio of nationally significant residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, infrastructure, and urban development projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and strategic planning advice while working alongside some of the industry's leading planning professionals.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects from initial appraisal through to planning application submission, negotiation, appeal, and determination.

You will be responsible for managing client relationships, coordinating project teams, and providing strategic planning advice across a broad range of sectors.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to work on some of the UK's most high-profile developments within a market-leading consultancy environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading planning applications and appeals across a range of development sectors
Managing complex planning projects from inception through to completion
Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation
Undertaking planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments
Providing strategic planning advice to clients and consultant teams
Supporting major developments and Environmental Impact Assessment projects where required
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders
Managing client relationships and attending project meetings, consultations, and presentations
Supporting and mentoring junior team members

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
Experience managing complex planning applications and development projects
Strong client-facing, communication, and negotiation skills
Excellent report writing and project management abilities
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious development projects
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Structured professional development and career progression opportunities
Collaborative and highly respected team environment
Exposure to landmark schemes across London and the UK
Ongoing support for career development and leadership progression

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)