Senior Planner

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

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner in Middlesbrough. The role involves leading planning projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Ideal candidates will have a Chartered Planner qualification and over five years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focusing on rural development.

Qualifications

• Chartered Planner or experienced planning professional.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Experience in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a portfolio of planning projects.
• Engage with clients to build strong relationships.
• Manage project budgets and coordinate teams.

Skills

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Business development

Education

Chartered Planner qualification

5+ years of post-qualification experience

Job description

Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Skipton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded multi-disciplinary consultancy that specialises in rural development and diversification. Working with a diverse and growing client base across the UK, they are known for their collaborative culture, forward-thinking approach, and deep understanding of rural land and property.

As their planning team continues to grow, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a dynamic business that delivers innovative and sustainable solutions across a wide range of rural and land-based projects.

The Role

Lead on a varied portfolio of planning projects across rural land and property
Engage directly with clients to build and maintain strong relationships
Manage project budgets and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams
Support the continued growth of the business through proactive business developmentAbout You

The successful candidate will be a Chartered Planner or experienced planning professional with at least five years' post-qualification experience. You will be commercially minded and have a demonstrable track record of business development and project delivery.

You'll also bring:

Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Excellent presentation and communication abilities
A flexible and collaborative approach to working across teams
A genuine interest or experience in rural planning (beneficial but not essential)Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Senior Planner

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Posted:

Aug 5th 2025

Closes:

Sep 5th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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