Town Planner | Senior Town Planner
10 days ago
London
Job Title: Town Planner | Senior Town Planner Location: London Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing London team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy working on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects across the UK. The role offers genuine career progression, exposure to high-quality projects, and the chance to work in a collaborative and supportive team environment. The Role The successful candidate will provide planning advice to clients, manage planning applications, and contribute to project delivery across a wide range of sectors. At Senior level, you will also be expected to mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Deliver planning advice on a range of development projects. * Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, pre-applications, and appeals. * Interpret local and national planning policy to maximise development potential. * Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams. * Prepare planning statements and supporting documentation. * Support junior planners (Senior level) and contribute to team growth. About You • Degree qualified in Town Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, or a related discipline. * MRTPI or working towards (desirable). * Experience in a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment. * Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and development management processes. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress your career in planning consultancy. Benefits • Hybrid and flexible working * Competitive salary and bonus potential * Pension and healthcare benefits * Generous annual leave * Professional development and training support * Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy Interested?