Senior/Principal Town Planner

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to join their Colchester team. The role involves strategic planning and project coordination for exciting projects in both private and public sectors. The ideal candidate should be MRTPI Chartered, with strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive approach to client management.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance (Death in Service benefit)

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on products and services

Company-wide staff referral bonus scheme

Property and financial services discounts

Qualifications

• Established planning professional with commercial understanding.
• Excellent written and analytical abilities.
• Proactive with strong project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to significant planning projects and development management.
• Coordinate projects for private and public sector clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Client-facing skills

Project Management

Education

MRTPI Chartered

Job description

Senior/Principal Planner – Colchester
Planning Consultancy | Private Sector Projects | Excellent Benefits Package

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a highly respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their team.

This consultancy is well-established across England and Wales, with a reputation for providing expert advice in planning, development economics, and design. Known for its creative and collaborative approach, the team supports major developers and housebuilders on some of the UK’s most exciting projects.

The Role

Based in Colchester, you will contribute to significant projects, including strategic planning, development management, and project coordination for private and public sector clients. This role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an established planning professional with:

• MRTPI Chartered

• A strong commercial understanding and ability to apply planning knowledge within a broader property context

• Excellent written and analytical skills, with confidence in communication at all levels

• A proactive, energetic approach with a desire to learn and progress

• Strong client-facing skills and project management experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service up to 30 days)

• Private medical insurance

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Life assurance (Death in Service benefit)

• Cycle to work scheme and eye care vouchers

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Staff discounts on products and services

• Company-wide staff referral bonus scheme

• Property and financial services discounts

If you're interested in progressing your planning career and working on impactful projects within an established consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, contact Josh at Penguin Recruitment via [e-mail] or call 01792 362 010.