Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy in Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Senior Town Planner. This role includes managing planning projects, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and mentoring junior planners. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of UK planning policy, and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, career development opportunities, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' experience within planning consultancy or local authority.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals.
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice.
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Supporting business development opportunities.
• Acting as a mentor and role model to junior staff.
• Demonstrating a drive for personal and professional progression.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness

Ambition and commitment to career progression

Education

MRTPI Chartered or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner keen to take the next step in their career, with a clear focus on progression and professional development.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A strong reputation with an exciting project portfolio across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments
• Clear career progression routes with genuine opportunities to step up into more senior roles
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hybrid working options available

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering a range of planning projects. You will liaise directly with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, and be instrumental in driving applications forward. You will also support and mentor junior planners, helping to develop their careers while continuing to grow your own.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Supporting business development opportunities and contributing to the consultancy's growth
• Acting as a mentor and role model to junior staff
• Demonstrating a drive for personal and professional progression

About You

• MRTPI Chartered or working towards chartership
• 3-6 years' experience within planning consultancy or local authority
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ambitious, commercially aware and committed to career progression

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.