Job Description
Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Swindon
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an independent planning consultancy in the appointment of a Chartered Senior Town Planner.
Our client is a well-established and highly respected consultancy providing expert planning and development advice across a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, infrastructure, and strategic land promotion projects. With a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused and practical planning solutions, the business offers an excellent environment for ambitious planners seeking long-term career progression.
This is an exciting opportunity for an MRTPI-qualified planner to join a collaborative and supportive team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of a variety of planning projects, working closely with clients, consultants, and local authorities throughout the planning process.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing a diverse caseload of planning applications and appeals
- Undertaking site appraisals and planning assessments
- Preparing planning statements, appeals, and supporting reports
- Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of sectors
- Managing relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local planning authorities
- Supporting business development and networking activities
- Assisting junior team members and contributing to collaborative project delivery
- Monitoring planning policy and legislative changes
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold MRTPI Chartered status
- Have experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or development environment
- Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be commercially aware and client focused
- Have strong project management and organisational abilities
- Be confident managing projects independently and within a team
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Exposure to a varied and high-quality project portfolio
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing CPD and professional development support
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner looking to further their career within a dynamic and growing consultancy environment.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
