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Senior/Principal Town PlannerPenguin Recruitment Ltd • Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK
Senior/Principal Town Planner

Senior/Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd • Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior or Principal Town Planner

Location: Midlands

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be supporting a highly respected national planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their expanding Midlands team.

About the Company

Our client is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy recognised for their expertise in planning, development economics, and design. They work on a wide range of prestigious and complex projects for major developers, housebuilders, and landowners across England and Wales. With a creative, collaborative, and supportive culture, this is an excellent environment for ambitious planners looking to develop their careers.

The Role

As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will be involved in the delivery of high-profile projects across both the private and public sectors. This will include strategic and development management planning, project coordination, and providing expert advice to clients.

You'll be part of a dynamic and growing team where your contribution will make a visible impact on the success of projects and the development of the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and contribute to a range of planning projects from inception to completion
  • Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across sectors
  • Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting reports
  • Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
  • Support and mentor junior colleagues where appropriate
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for new work
Requirements
  • Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI)
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply planning knowledge in a broader property context
  • Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills
  • Confident in client-facing roles and capable of managing complex projects
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and driven to deliver results
Benefits

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Staff discounts on retail, property, and financial services
  • Employee assistance programme (24-hour support)
  • Regular CPD and career development opportunities

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

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