Senior Planner / Principal Planner / Associate Planner

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is looking for a Senior / Principal / Associate Town Planner in Nottingham. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in planning, strong understanding of the UK planning system, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and clear progression opportunities while working in a dynamic team on diverse projects across the UK. Hybrid working is encouraged, promoting flexibility and productivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Payment of relevant professional subscriptions

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy, local authority, or development role.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of planning strategies.
• Managing planning applications, appeals, and consultations.
• Conducting site appraisals and feasibility studies.
• Engaging with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Providing expert planning advice to clients.
• Preparing Planning Statements and Appraisals.

Skills

Previous experience in a planning role

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written skills

Confident communicator

Strong organisational skills

Proactive and enthusiastic

Education

Relevant planning qualification

RTPI membership or working towards chartership

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal / Associate Town Planner

Location: Nottingham Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, growing planning consultancy in Nottingham as they look to appoint Senior, Principal or Associate level Planners as part of an ambitious expansion plan.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team, working on a wide variety of projects ranging from urban regeneration schemes to large-scale residential and mixed-use developments across the UK. You will collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful planning outcomes.

Our client is seeking motivated, energetic planners who are keen to progress their careers within a supportive and empowering environment.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Private medical insurance and payment of relevant professional subscriptions
• A culture built on trust, empowerment and professional development
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, including major residential and mixed-use urban extensions
• Clear progression opportunities aligned with company growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting the development and delivery of planning strategies to promote sustainable growth
• Managing planning applications, appeals and consultations in line with policy and legislation
• Undertaking site appraisals, feasibility studies and impact assessments
• Engaging with local authorities, communities, businesses and key stakeholders
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and internal teams
• Preparing Planning Statements, Planning Appraisals and Statements of Case
• Keeping up to date with legislative changes, policy updates and emerging planning trends

About You:

• Previous experience in a planning role (consultancy, local authority or development background)
• A relevant planning qualification (or working towards one)
• RTPI membership or working towards chartership
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and processes
• Excellent written skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proactive, enthusiastic and a collaborative team player

Agile Working & Additional Information:

Our client embraces agile working and offers a flexible, hybrid approach, recognising that productivity and success are not defined by location.

This role is East Midlands based, with a preference for 2-3 days per week in the Nottingham office.

The wider business operates from multiple hubs across the UK, offering long-term flexibility and progression opportunities.

Interested?

If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)