Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Stourbridge seeks a Senior Town Planner to lead and deliver planning projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of planning consultancy experience and strong knowledge of the UK planning system. This position offers competitive salary, career progression, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible and hybrid working options

Clear progression pathways

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience within planning consultancy or commercially focused planning role.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications, appeals, and planning statements.
• Leading site appraisals and feasibility assessments.
• Managing client relationships and supporting junior planners.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

RTPI-accredited degree

MRTPI status or close to submission

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Stourbridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and expanding planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Stourbridge office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner with 3‑5 years' experience to step into a role offering autonomy, complex project exposure, and genuine long‑term progression. Flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Clear progression pathways within a growing consultancy
• Exposure to a diverse and high profile project portfolio
• Supportive team culture with strong professional development opportunities
• Ongoing CPD and RTPI support

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will take responsibility for leading and delivering planning projects across a wide range of sectors, with a strong commercial focus. You will work directly with clients, manage applications from inception through to decision, and support junior team members while contributing to wider business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, managing, and submitting planning applications, appeals, and planning statements
• Leading site appraisals, policy reviews, and feasibility assessments
• Providing commercially astute planning advice to clients
• Managing and developing client relationships
• Coordinating with local authorities, stakeholders, and external consultants
• Supporting the mentoring and development of junior planners
• Contributing to the delivery of high‑quality planning solutions across multiple sectors

About You

We are looking for a confident and commercially aware Senior Town Planner who can work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• RTPI‑accredited degree and MRTPI status (or close to submission)
• 3‑5 years' experience within planning consultancy or a commercially focused planning role
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
• Full UK driving licence preferred

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Town Planner who is ready for the next step in their career and keen to join a consultancy that values expertise, initiative, and long‑term growth.

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