Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Mar 11, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - London

London Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Benefits

A leading global real estate advisory firm is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Planning team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to work on a diverse range of high-profile projects across the UK while progressing their career within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

The Opportunity
You will join an established planning team that works closely with colleagues across development, investment, and consultancy services. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects including major mixed-use developments, residential-led schemes, urban regeneration projects, and strategic land promotions.

You will play an active role in managing planning applications, advising clients, and helping to deliver commercially driven planning strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support the delivery of planning applications and appeals
  • Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base
  • Prepare planning appraisals, reports, and supporting documents
  • Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
  • Support business development initiatives and help grow client relationships
  • Mentor and support junior members of the team where appropriate

About You

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
  • Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or related discipline
  • Experience within a consultancy, developer, or planning environment
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and ability to manage client relationships

Why Apply?

  • Work with a respected global real estate consultancy
  • Exposure to complex and high-profile development projects
  • Clear career progression within a growing planning team
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch or apply with your CV to learn more.