Senior Town Planner
10 days ago
Cardiff
Senior Town Planner - Planning Consultancy (Cardiff / Hybrid) Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)Sector: Town Planning & Development ConsultancyType: Permanent | Full-time An established and highly regarded planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects across Wales and the wider UK, within a supportive, commercially focused consultancy environment. The Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of planning advice and services across a varied project portfolio. You will take responsibility for managing projects, advising clients, and supporting junior members of the team. Key responsibilities include: • Leading and managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects, • Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients, • Preparing high-quality reports, statements and planning submissions, • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees, • Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team This opportunity would suit an experienced planner who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and delivering high-quality outcomes. You will ideally have: • MRTPI (or working towards with significant experience), • Strong experience in UK planning consultancy or a similar professional environment, • Proven background in development management and/or strategic planning, • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills What's on Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Private healthcare and wellbeing support, • Pension scheme and additional benefits, • Clear progression opportunities within a well-structured consultancy, • Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on CPD and career development Interested? This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner seeking career progression within a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence. For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on or