Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Oxford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected property and development consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a commercially focused environment, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, mixed-use, and strategic land developments. The role offers a strong blend of planning policy and development management work, providing excellent exposure across the full planning lifecycle.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a leading role in delivering planning projects from initial strategy through to submission and determination.

You will work across both policy and development management projects, managing your own schemes while leading on more complex developments, supporting junior team members, and further developing your career as a Senior Town Planner within a dynamic and growing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading and managing planning applications and development management projects
Supporting and contributing to planning policy and site promotion work
Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
Supporting pre-application discussions, appeals, and major developments

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or similar environment
Proven experience across both planning policy and development management
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
A proactive and commercially aware approach

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work across policy, development management, and strategic land
Exposure to high-quality and diverse planning projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)