Senior/Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national planning consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Planner to join their team in the Midlands. This role involves managing strategic planning projects for both public and private clients. Ideal candidates will hold an MRTPI qualification and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. The successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including private medical insurance, and significant opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Established planning professionals with MRTPI qualification preferred.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with clients.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic planning and development management projects.
• Coordinate planning projects for public and private clients.
• Manage client relationships and project ownership.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Commercial planning acumen

Analytical skills

Strong written communication

Project management experience

Job description

Senior / Principal Planner

Location: Midlands (Hybrid - Loughborough)

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading national planning consultancy as they look to appoint a Senior or Principal Planner to join their established Midlands team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy known for delivering high-profile and complex planning projects across England and Wales. The team advises major developers and housebuilders and offers a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where planners can genuinely develop their careers.

The Role

As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will play a key role in the delivery of a wide range of projects, including:

• Strategic planning
• Development management
• Planning project coordination

You will work across both private and public sector clients, contributing to significant and often prestigious schemes while taking ownership of projects and client relationships as your experience allows.

About You

Our client is keen to speak with established planning professionals who can demonstrate:

• MRTPI qualification
• A commercial approach with the ability to apply planning knowledge within a wider property context
• Strong analytical and written skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• An energetic, proactive mindset and a genuine desire to progress and excel
• Confidence in client-facing situations and experience project managing planning schemes

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive remuneration package, dependent on experience, alongside excellent benefits and long-term career development opportunities, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year of service (up to 30 days)
• Regular CPD and training opportunities
• Varied and interesting project workFriendly, supportive working environment within a national consultancy with an excellent reputation

Benefits package includes:

• Salary sacrifice pension
• Private medical insurance
• Death in Service benefit
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff discounts with major retailers
• Staff discounts on property and financial services
• Staff referral bonus scheme

To find out more, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). CVs and informal enquiries are welcome.