Senior Town Planner

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Senior Town Planner - Bedford - Leading Employee-Owned Planning Consultancy
Location: Bedford, UK
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for the next step in your career? We're working in partnership with one of the UK's leading employee-owned planning-led consultancies to recruit a Senior Town Planner to join their Bedford office.
The Company
Our client is a nationally respected, employee-owned consultancy providing multi-disciplinary advice to both private and public sector clients across the development industry. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth, they offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where planners are encouraged to thrive and lead.
The company also works closely across a wide range of disciplines, including:
Planning Research & Analysis
Masterplanning & Urban Design
Architecture
Transport & Infrastructure
Sustainability Engineering
Environmental Services
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Private healthcare (BUPA)
Life insurance
Enhanced maternity scheme
Company pension (with salary sacrifice)
Cycle to work scheme
Professional subscriptions paid
Hybrid working model
Active CPD and training programme
About the Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality planning advice and manage projects of varying scales. Working under the guidance of senior professionals, you'll also have the autonomy to lead smaller projects and build client relationships independently.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing commercial planning advice and high-quality submissions
Managing consultant teams and external stakeholders
Liaising with local planning authorities and representing clients' interests
Developing strong working relationships with clients and partners
Supporting the growth and success of the Bedford office
What We're Looking For
Degree in Town Planning or a related field
Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (public or private sector)
Strong knowledge of UK planning regulations and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Motivated, collaborative and client-focused approach
To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email sofia.conte
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Location:
Bedford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Planner, Town Planner, Senior, Planning

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