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Senior/Principal Town Planner - Infrastructure & Development Projects Location: North of England - Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the UK's most respected multi-disciplinary consultancies in their search for experienced Senior or Principal Town Planners to join their growing Planning & Environmental team in the North of England. This market-leading consultancy works at the cutting edge of sustainable development, infrastructure delivery, and national planning policy, partnering with major public and private sector clients across the UK and internationally. From Net Zero to Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, this is an opportunity to work with one of the UK's most forward-thinking planning teams. The Opportunity: You'll be joining a dynamic and high-performing planning team that supports clients across key markets including Energy, Water, Transport, Defence, and Housing. Key clients include the Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, Network Rail, Transport for the North, High Speed 2, the GLA, the Ministry of Defence, and many others. You'll also be working on strategic planning, policy, and infrastructure delivery across local authorities, LEPs, and private developers. Key Responsibilities: Lead on a range of planning projects, including major applications and strategic planning Act as project lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams across complex schemes Oversee project delivery, including programme and budget management Support bid writing and framework submissions Mentor junior team members and help shape the future of the planning team Engage with clients and market leads to drive business growth and enhance market presence What We're Looking For: A degree in Town Planning or a related subject (RTPI membership desirable) Experience delivering projects under TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent consenting regimes Strong understanding of EIA, planning policy, and infrastructure planning Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines Experience developing client relationships and contributing to work winning A collaborative mindset with the confidence to lead or work within multi-disciplinary teams Why Join? Work on nation-shaping infrastructure projects with a leading consultancy Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance Supportive and inclusive team environment focused on career growth Competitive salary, annual bonus, and an excellent benefits package Genuine commitment to sustainability, equality, and social value initiatives This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Planner to contribute to some of the UK's most impactful and strategic projects. For more information or a confidential chat, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email .

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: London, Nottingham, or Bristol About the Role: I am working with a well established law firm who are actively seeking talented and experienced Senior Town Planners to join their dynamic planning consultancy team due to growth across the company. The successful candidate can choose to be based in their London, Nottingham, or Bristol office. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a senior or principal planner to work on a variety of planning projects, providing expert advice and support to our clients. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert planning advice and consultancy services to clients. Manage and deliver complex planning projects. Collaborate with legal teams to provide integrated planning and legal solutions. Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and reports. Stay up-to-date with UK planning legislation and policy changes. Maintain and develop client relationships. Qualifications and Experience: A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field. Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards it. A minimum of 4 years' experience within the UK planning system. Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation and policies. Excellent project management and organisational skills. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. What We Offer: Very competitive salary. Hybrid working model (3 days a week in the office). Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Supportive and inclusive work environment. Comprehensive benefits package. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter to or pop me a call on Job reference - 55083

Birmingham, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom Location/s: London or Birmingham, UK Recruiter contact: Andrea Gaffney Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. About the Business Unit The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors. About Cities Studio This role sits within Mott MacDonald's Cities Studio team. Cities Studio brings together economists, planners, and urban designers to deliver integrated urban development solutions that help communities and businesses thrive. Based in London, we work on high profile projects across the UK and internationally, covering: Economic development strategy and policy Town centre and urban regeneration Transport hubs and transit oriented development Mixed use neighbourhoods and urban quarters 'Campus style' developments for healthcare, education, and industry About Place Economics Place Economists are an integral part of Cities Studio. Our Place Economists provide public and private sector clients with business cases, economic strategies, funding advice, and impact assessments to support development schemes. Crucially, they also collaborate with spatial planning teams on viability, funding, and growth strategies-bringing together our economics and design offer for our clients. Overview of the role Due to the expansion of Cities Studio, we are seeking a Senior / Principal Economics Consultant to support our growing team. You will lead and deliver projects, manage small teams, and contribute to business development. This role offers significant career progression, including opportunities to develop technical expertise and move into leadership positions. You will work across a wide range of projects in many sectors, which could include: economic strategy and policy advice; evidence reviews for regional, town and neighbourhood based spatial planning; business case advice; socio economic impact analysis; and developing quantitative and qualitative research tools and further developing our existing models. Your responsibilities will include the following technical, project management and team management responsibilities. You may not have experience across all technical activities, as we recognise you may have a specific focus within the portfolio. Key Responsibilities and Duties Collaborate with planners and designers on place based strategies Manage and further develop our evidence based research to support strategies, regeneration, and development programmes Develop and deliver economic and financial appraisals, Five Case business cases, feasibility studies and impact assessments Provide economic development strategy advice Manage projects, budgets, and client relationships including day to day contact and project management Lead proposal development and tender responses Mentor junior colleagues and support team growth Designing and facilitating workshops with diverse disciplines and senior stakeholders Produce technical and narrative led reports, action plans, and presentations Bachelors Degree in Economics, Economic Development, Finance, Geography, Social Science, Urban Planning, or related field (Masters degree desirable) Experience working in similar roles, most likely within a multi disciplinary or specialist place economics consultancy, or the public sector Project experience in the fields of economic development, regeneration, transit oriented development, placemaking or similar fields Familiarity with HM Treasury Green Book and Five Case Business Cases (BBC Practitioner desirable) A strong personal and professional interest in socio economic and urban development Experience in economic strategy, policy, business cases, and appraisal Proven project management and business development experience Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling and/or GIS Knowledge of land use economics and property development Our team works in offices across the country, so you should be comfortable in a hybrid (in person and virtual) working environment. You should be analytical and approach projects with creative solutions. UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you. Benefits Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Lifestyle A minimum of days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Principal Town Planner Location: Milton Keynes Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and well respected planning consultancy in their search for a Principal Town Planner to join their Milton Keynes office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on a senior, client facing role within a consultancy known for its high quality service, diverse project portfolio, and supportive team culture. Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Opportunity to lead and manage a range of high profile projects Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment The Role As a Principal Town Planner, you'll take the lead on a range of complex and high value planning projects across residential, commercial, and mixed use sectors. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee project teams, and provide strategic planning advice from inception through to delivery. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to business development and mentor junior members of the team. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and development strategies Providing expert planning advice to clients, landowners, and developers Preparing planning statements, appraisals, and policy representations Representing clients at planning committees, hearings, and public enquiries Supporting and mentoring junior team members to foster their development Identifying new business opportunities and supporting company growth initiatives About You The successful Principal Town Planner will be commercially astute, confident in managing client relationships, and capable of delivering high quality planning outcomes. You'll bring a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to help shape the future success of the team. Requirements RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification MRTPI chartered status (essential) Relevant experience in planning, ideally in a private consultancy environment Proven ability to manage projects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams Excellent understanding of UK planning legislation and procedures Strong communication and report writing skills A proactive and motivated approach to work and business development If you are interested in this Principal Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.

Job Opportunity: Town planner - Associate Town Planner We are currently working with one of our clients who are seeking an experienced and motivated planner to join their expanding team, working on a diverse portfolio of planning applications and site promotion projects across Wales and the South West of England. Their team operates from offices in Cardiff and Exeter, offering a supportive and close-knit environment where collaboration and professional development are key. Key Responsibilities: Work on a range of planning applications and site promotion projects, primarily residential, but also including mixed-use, retail, and educational developments. Collaborate with a wide range of clients, including private individuals, Housing Associations, contractors, housebuilders, and landowners. Contribute to planning policy development and ensure compliance with development management processes. Ideal Candidate: 2 to 15 years of experience in planning, with a solid understanding of development management and planning policy. Strong written communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team. Adaptable, with the ability to handle a variety of projects and tasks. Positions available at Planner, Senior Planner, Principal Planner, or Associate Planner level, depending on experience. Location & Flexibility: The role can be based in Cardiff or Exeter, with hybrid working options and flexibility depending on the level of experience. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, in addition to a generous Christmas shutdown. Payment of RTPI subscription and mentorship for junior staff pursuing accreditation. Flexible and agile working arrangements. Performance-related bonus opportunities. Generous training budget for career advancement. Cycle-to-work scheme. Pension scheme enrolment. Social events and activities. Additional benefits such as car allowance and life insurance for senior-level positions. This is a fantastic opportunity for planners looking to take the next step in their career, working on high-profile projects across Wales and South West England while enjoying a rewarding and supportive work environment. If you are interested, please do pop Ashleigh waterhouse a call on or email Job reference - 59277

Job Title: Principal Town Planner Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working) Salary: Starting at £45,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus + Competitive Benefits Are you an experienced Senior Town Planner looking to step up to a Principal role, or are you already at this level and seeking a fresh challenge? A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cardiff is looking for a talented and motivated Principal Town Planner to join their team. About the Role This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on an impressive variety of projects, ranging from residential developments and commercial spaces to regeneration schemes and strategic planning initiatives. As a key part of the team, you will bring your expertise and insight to complex projects, guiding them from inception to completion while managing client relationships and mentoring junior planners. What's on Offer Hybrid Working - Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and office. Salary Starting at £45,000, with consideration for experience. Car Allowance and Bonus - Attractive financial incentives. Competitive Benefits Package - Designed to reward and support your career progression. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of planning projects. Provide expert planning advice to clients and internal teams. Mentor and support the development of junior staff. Maintain and expand client relationships to contribute to the consultancy's growth. About You Chartered with the RTPI and have a solid track record in town planning. Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Excellent knowledge of planning legislation and policy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. If you're ready to advance your career with a consultancy known for its supportive team and rewarding career pathways, we'd love to hear from you! Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority is a must. Please note that applications won't be considered without the criteria being met. This role will move quickly and is a unique opportunity so please get in touch as soon as possible. By sending in your CV, you acknowledge you are happy for us to put you forward for the role you have applied for. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on . If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply then we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference Number: 54633

Job Title: Senior Town Planner Location: Swindon (Hybrid Working) £35,000 - £50,000 DOE Carrington West are pleased to be working with a dynamic and forward thinking private planning consultancy based in Swindon, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to their clients across the UK. With a focus on sustainable development and community engagement, they pride themselves on their ability to navigate complex planning issues and deliver successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage planning projects from inception to completion, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met. Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and colleagues. Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and other planning documents. Conduct site appraisals, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments. Liaise with local authorities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to negotiate planning permissions and agreements. Mentor and support junior members of the planning team. Keep abreast of changes in planning legislation and policy, ensuring compliance and best practice. Requirements Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) is essential. Proven experience working within a private planning consultancy or similar environment. Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy, and procedures. Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and collaborative approach. Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required. Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Hybrid working model, offering flexibility between remote and office based work. Company pension scheme, ensuring financial security for the future. Performance based bonus scheme, rewarding excellence and achievement. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and ambitious team. Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV then call Tullula Farrell on . If you are a Town Planner who is interested in job opportunities, but this role is not of interest, please still apply and we can consider you for other positions. Job Reference: 54548

Senior/Principal Planner Job in Leeds, Yorkshire New opening for a Senior/Principal Planner role with an Architectural and Planning Consultancy based in Leeds, Yorkshire. If you're looking for a position with a close-knit collaborative team that work on a varied portfolio of work and will support with your career advancement, then this could be the opportunity for you! As an experienced Planner, you