Senior Town Planner

  • carrington west
  • Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • Jan 13, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner
Location: Loughborough

We are working with a highly regarded, national planning consultancy to recruit a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their growing Midlands team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work on a wide range of high-profile and complex projects across England and Wales, advising both private and public sector clients. The consultancy is known for its collaborative culture, commercial approach, and strong reputation within the UK planning and development sector.

The Role
As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will play a key role in delivering significant projects, including:
Strategic planning and development management
Planning project coordination
Advising clients on challenging and prestigious schemes
Managing projects and contributing to team growth and mentoring

The role offers exposure to varied and interesting work within a supportive, professional environment that actively invests in career development.

About You
Our client is keen to speak with established planning professionals who can demonstrate:
MRTPI qualification
A strong commercial mindset and ability to apply planning expertise within a wider property context
Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills
An energetic, proactive approach with a desire to develop and excel
Confidence in client-facing situations and experience managing planning projects

What's on Offer
The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package based on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits offering, including:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to 30 days
Hybrid working
Regular CPD and career development opportunities
Staff discounts with major retailers
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Private medical insurance
Cycle to work scheme

If you are a Senior or Principal Town Planner looking to take the next step within a respected consultancy that offers high-quality work and long-term career progression, we would be keen to hear from you. Pop me a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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