Senior Planner/Principal Planner

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 or email sofia.conte