Senior Town Planner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planner to join their dynamic team in Banbury. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of planning projects, from managing housebuilder proposals to promoting strategic land. The successful candidate will lead and mentor junior planners, ensuring high-quality output while collaborating within a supportive environment. With excellent opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the planning field. If you are ready for an exciting challenge and want to develop your career in a friendly team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Variety of interesting projects

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-chartership experience in planning.
• Proven experience in managing complex planning projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications and appeals.
• Provide expert planning advice for diverse clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Chartered Town Planner (RTPI)

Job description

Senior Planner
Banbury, Oxfordshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Senior Planner for a well-established planning team based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing firm and make a significant impact on a diverse range of planning projects.

As a Senior Planner, you will play a key role in driving forward projects across multiple sectors. From promoting strategic land to managing housebuilder proposals, landowner promotions, appeals, and a variety of residential and commercial planning applications, you will have the chance to work on a broad spectrum of interesting and varied projects.

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Providing expert planning advice for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Supporting the promotion of strategic land and rural development projects.
• Leading and mentoring junior planners to ensure high-quality output and professional growth.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive team environment to achieve successful planning outcomes.

Role Requirements:

• Chartered Town Planner (RTPI).
• A minimum of 4 years’ post-chartership experience in the planning sector, either from private or public sectors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Proven experience in managing and delivering complex planning projects.
• A team player with the ability to work autonomously when required.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within the planning field.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Work on a variety of interesting projects across multiple sectors.

If you’re looking for an exciting challenge and the opportunity to develop your career within a friendly and professional team, apply now to take the next step in your planning career!

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792361770 or [e-mail]