Senior/Principal Town Planner in Colchester)

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy seeks a Senior/Principal Planner to support major projects across England and Wales. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on professional growth, innovative planning solutions, and strong client engagement. Candidates should possess MRTPI Chartered status and significant project management experience, with competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance (Death in Service benefit)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts on products and services

Company-wide staff referral bonus

Property and financial services discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and client relations.
• Ability to apply planning knowledge within a broader property context.
• Desire to learn and progress in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to significant planning projects for private and public sector clients.
• Manage development planning and project coordination.
• Collaborate within a supportive team to drive innovation.

Skills

Excellent written and analytical skills

Confident communication at all levels

Strong client-facing skills

Proactive approach

Education

MRTPI Chartered status

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

As part of the Colchester team, you will contribute to significant projects, including strategic planning, development management, and project coordination for private and public sector clients. This is a great opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment that values innovation and professional growth.

What They're Looking For

The consultancy seeks an experienced planning professional with:

• MRTPI Chartered status
• A strong commercial understanding and ability to apply planning knowledge within a broader property context
• Excellent written and analytical skills, confident communication at all levels
• A proactive, energetic approach and 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 (rising to 30 days with service)
• 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 looking for your next step in planning and want to work on impactful projects within a supportive and established consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.