Senior / Principal Planner London)

Penguin Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy seeks a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join their collaborative team in London. This role involves managing significant infrastructure projects and mentoring junior staff, offering a chance to make a real impact on communities and environments. Join a respected firm focused on sustainable development, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive and inclusive culture

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consultancy or client-side roles on large-scale projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within budget.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Planning Lead on major infrastructure and development projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project delivery and manage project tasks.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Town Planning

RTPI membership

Job description

Senior / Principal Town Planner - London & South East

Location: London & Epsom

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies in their search for experienced Senior and Principal Town Planners.

Penguin Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in the planning and environmental sectors. We work with market-leading consultancies, developers, and public sector organisations to match the best planning professionals with outstanding opportunities across the UK. We are proud to be partnering with an innovative consultancy at the forefront of sustainable development and infrastructure planning.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, collaborative team that's shaping some of the UK's most significant development and infrastructure projects. You'll contribute your expertise to a diverse portfolio that includes projects for energy and water providers, national and regional transport authorities, major housing and regeneration schemes, and work commissioned by government agencies and private developers.

You'll be part of a respected and high-performing planning team with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and delivering real social and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

* Act as Planning Lead across a variety of major infrastructure and development projects.

* Lead on multi-disciplinary project delivery and be responsible for project management duties.

* Play an active role in bid writing and framework submissions.

* Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.

* Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to identify and develop new business opportunities.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues across planning, engineering, environmental and design disciplines.

What We're Looking For:

* Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI membership desirable).

* Proven experience working in consultancy or client-side roles, ideally on complex or large-scale projects.

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines within budget.

* Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation.

* Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.

Why Join This Team?

* Join one of the UK's most respected planning consultancies, recognised for their leadership in ESG, Net Zero, Biodiversity Net Gain, and digital planning.

* Work on high-profile projects that make a tangible difference to communities and the environment.

* Benefit from a supportive, inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and fosters personal and professional development.

* Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model with excellent progression opportunities.

Interested?