Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner



Penguin Recruitment is delighted to announce we are supporting one of the leading UK Planning and Development Consultancies in their search to recruit a Senior Town Planner to their Midlands based team!

My client uses a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture to provide expert planning advice to major developers and house-builders on challenging and prestigious projects. The team work on a number of existing schemes and have many exciting projects in the pipeline across residential, commercial, retail, leisure and education sectors.

As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a range of high-profile clients.



We are seeking applications from candidates who are energetic and ambitious, and have a desire to grow and progress within the company. Candidate requirements include the following:

• RTPI accredited undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
• MRTPI Chartership or eligible.
• Existing private or public sector planning experience, within policy advantageous.
• Commercial approach with the ability to apply your planning knowledge effectively within the wider property context.
• Excellent analytical and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Energetic and proactive approach with a willingness to learn and excel.
• Confident in client facing situations and in project managing schemes.

My client is committed to nurturing the best planning talent and continue to expand their diverse team, and for the ideal candidate they are happy to offer the following:

• Competitive starting salary.
• Digressionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increased 1 day per year of service.
• Flexible hybrid working between home and the office.
• Regular CPD opportunities.
• Leadership Academy 6-month programme.
• Varied and interesting project work.
• A friendly working environment for a national consultant with an excellent reputation!

Interested?

For applications and more information regarding this opportunity please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at megan.field@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 365 104.