Job Description
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Wolverhampton
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK housebuilder in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Wolverhampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a commercially focused environment, working on large-scale residential developments and strategic land projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing planning permissions and driving projects forward.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a leading role in managing planning applications and promoting residential developments through the planning system.
You will work closely with internal land, technical, and commercial teams, as well as external consultants and local authorities, developing your expertise as a Senior Town Planner within a fast-paced development environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading and managing planning applications for residential developments
Promoting strategic land through the planning process
Preparing and reviewing planning strategies and documentation
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Managing external consultants and project teams
Supporting land acquisition and development appraisals
Attending meetings, site visits, and planning committees
Contributing to business objectives and project delivery
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or housebuilder
Experience working on residential and strategic land projects
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on large-scale residential developments
Exposure to strategic land and planning-led projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities within a leading housebuilder
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)
