Senior Town Planner
Location: Borne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Senior Town Planner to join a well-established planning consultancy with a strong track record of delivering successful planning outcomes. Operating from two offices across the UK, this firm provides a full range of town planning services, with expertise spanning commercial, heritage, rural, retail, and leisure and tourism planning.
The Role:
The Senior Town Planner will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects, offering expert advice, and liaising with clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Leading planning applications and appeals across a variety of sectors.
* Providing strategic advice on complex planning matters, including heritage, conservation, and rural development.
* Conducting development and acquisition appraisals to assess project feasibility.
* Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders to navigate the planning process effectively.
* Preparing representations for Local Plans and handling planning enforcement matters.
* Managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Requirements:
* MRTPI Chartered status (or working towards full accreditation).
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment.
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system and experience working on commercial planning projects.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected planning consultancy with a reputation for delivering high-quality results. The company has a strong client base across the UK, including major businesses, housebuilders, and public sector organisations. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive team environment, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on a wide variety of planning projects.
If you are a motivated and experienced Town Planner looking for the next step in your career, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte at sofia.conte@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 957386.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
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