Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing planning consultancy in Beaconsfield is seeking a Senior Planner to manage diverse planning projects and mentor junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, MRTPI accreditation, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and clear career progression within a supportive environment. To apply, contact a representative for more details.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
• Motivated planning professional.
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a wide range of planning projects.
• Provide expert advice to clients.
• Prepare and submit high-quality planning applications.

Skills

Report-writing

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline (RTPI accredited)

MRTPI Chartered membership (or working towards it)

Job description

Senior Planner – Beaconsfield

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing planning consultancy in Beaconsfield in their search for a Senior Planner to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on more responsibility, deliver exciting projects, and play a key role in shaping the consultancy’s continued success.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will:

• Lead and manage a wide range of planning projects, from initial appraisals to application and appeal stage.
• Provide expert advice to clients across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
• Undertake site assessments, policy reviews, and planning research.
• Prepare and submit high-quality planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues, helping to grow the team’s capability.

About You

We are looking for a motivated planning professional who can demonstrate:

• A degree and/or master’s in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited).
• MRTPI Chartered membership (or working towards Chartership).
• 3-6 years’ experience in planning consultancy or local authority.
• Excellent report-writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to manage client relationships.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities in a growing consultancy.
• The chance to make a real impact on the delivery of high-profile and varied projects.

If you’re an ambitious Senior Planner ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

For more details or to apply, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365006 or email your CV to [e-mail]