Senior Town Planner - Milton Keynes\n\nLocation: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire\n Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working\n Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nAre you an experienced planning professional seeking a senior role where you can lead high-quality development projects and make a real impact? A well-established, independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive, client-focused planning advice across a broad range of development sectors is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Milton Keynes team.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nIn this senior position you will take ownership of planning workstreams from feasibility through to consent and implementation, providing expert advice on planning strategy, managing complex applications, and liaising with clients and local authorities. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering pragmatic, commercially mindful planning solutions to developers, landowners and stakeholders across residential, mixed-use and strategic development projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation\nProvide strategic planning advice and policy interpretation to clients\nManage client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact throughout project delivery\nEngage with local planning authorities, consultees and stakeholders to secure positive outcomes\nSupervise and mentor junior planners and contribute to team development\nAdvise on appeals, conditions, planning obligations and planning negotiations as requiredAbout You\n\nDegree in Town Planning or a related discipline\nChartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or demonstrable progress toward chartership\nSignificant experience in planning consultancy (or a mixed consultancy/local authority background)\nExcellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills\nSound commercial awareness and confidence in leading project delivery\nStrong understanding of UK planning policy and development management processesWhy This Opportunity?\n\nThis is a chance to join a respected independent consultancy known for its broad planning expertise, pragmatic approach and supportive team culture.

You'll work across diverse schemes, develop strong client relationships, and play a key role in shaping the growth of the Milton Keynes planning practice.\n\nWhat's On Offer\n\nCompetitive salary with benefits\nHybrid working flexibility\nProfessional development and chartership support\nExposure to a varied portfolio of planning projects\nCollaborative and engaging work environment \n\nInterested?\n For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)