Senior/Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Mentoring and structured progression pathways

Investment in industry events

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior / Principal Town Planner to join a thriving consultancy with locations in Exeter, London, and Birmingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity within a company recognized for excellence and a commitment to professional development.

The position involves leading planning projects, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while promoting strong team collaboration.

Join a culture focused on inclusivity, fairness, and respect across the business.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards for Senior level).
• Strong experience in town planning (private or public sector).
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects.
• Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Play an active role in business development and client relationships.
• Contribute to delivering successful planning outcomes.

Skills

Strong experience in town planning

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner

Locations: Exeter, London, Birmingham,

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and fast-growing town planning consultancy in their search for talented Senior and Principal Town Planners to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised consultancy known for delivering dynamic, commercially focused planning advice and securing high-quality, deliverable consents across England and Wales.

Why Join?

Our client has built a strong reputation in the industry, with recent achievements including:

• National recognition for excellence in infrastructure planning
• Multiple shortlistings for prestigious "Planning Consultancy of the Year" awards
• A leading position in championing diversity within the planning profession
• Continued recognition at a national level for consultancy excellence

Despite these achievements, their core focus remains on their people. They have cultivated a collaborative, inclusive culture where planners at every stage of their careers are supported to grow and succeed.

The Opportunity

With offices across the UK and a balanced hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home), this role offers both flexibility and strong team engagement.

You will:

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects
• Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Play an active role in business development and client relationships
• Contribute to delivering successful planning outcomes across sectors

What We're Looking For

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards for Senior level)
• Strong experience in town planning (private or public sector)
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach
• A desire to contribute to a growing and ambitious consultancy

Culture & Development

This organisation is deeply committed to developing future planning leaders. They actively:

• Support professional development and chartership
• Offer mentoring and structured progression pathways
• Engage employees at all levels in leadership and decision-making
• Promote fairness, inclusivity, and respect across the business

They also invest in the future of the profession through initiatives such as sponsoring industry events and expanding apprenticeship programmes.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones.