Senior Planner in Beaconsfield)

Penguin Recruitment; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Beaconsfield is seeking a Senior Planner to manage diverse projects and mentor junior colleagues. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, MRTPI membership, and 3-6 years' experience in the field. We offer a competitive salary and progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a wide range of planning projects.
• Provide expert advice to clients across various schemes.
• Prepare and submit high-quality planning applications.
• Engage with local planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.

Skills

Report-writing

Negotiation

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI Chartered membership (or working towards Chartership)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.