Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Flexible (UK-based) | Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Benefits
Sector: Planning, Environmental Consultancy, Land Development
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Overview:
A well-established and respected consultancy with over 75 years of experience in the agricultural, environmental, and rural sectors is seeking a skilled Senior Town Planner to join their expanding planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that balance development goals with environmental sustainability, within a supportive and collaborative working culture.

With a multidisciplinary team of over 450 scientists, consultants, and specialists, this organisation delivers integrated solutions across planning, ecology, heritage, sustainability, and estate management.

The Opportunity:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality planning consultancy services to a wide client base, including private developers, public bodies, and third-sector organisations. You’ll be involved in a variety of projects, from strategic land promotion to full planning applications, and will be supported by a team of technical specialists across related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse range of planning projects across sectors and regions

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation such as Planning Statements

• Provide strategic planning advice to clients on development proposals and policy interpretation

• Engage with planning officers, statutory consultees, technical consultants, and stakeholders

• Represent clients at planning committees and public consultation events

• Oversee financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, invoicing, and reporting

About You:

• Degree qualified in Town and Country Planning (undergraduate or postgraduate)

• Full RTPI membership or eligible for Chartered status

• Solid understanding of UK planning regulations and processes (policy and development management)

• Strong report writing, client liaison, and public presentation skills

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed

• Experience in a consultancy or client-facing environment preferred

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options

• Pension scheme and employee benefits package

• Cycle to work scheme and tailored professional development opportunities

• The chance to work on impactful projects that combine environmental, rural, and planning expertise

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 957 386 or email sofia.conte@penguinrecruitment.co.uk