Senior/Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national planning consultancy in the Midlands is seeking a Senior or Principal Planner to join their team in Loughborough. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile planning projects across England and Wales. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI qualification, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience in project management. The position provides a competitive salary along with numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Ability to apply planning knowledge within a wider property context.
• Strong analytical and written skills to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Energetic attitude with a genuine desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of planning projects including strategic planning.
• Manage client relationships and project ownership.
• Coordinate planning projects for private and public sector clients.

Skills

MRTPI qualification

Analytical skills

Written communication

Proactive mindset

Client-facing confidence

Project management

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 work
• Friendly, 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

Interested?

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.