Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Buckinghamshire seeks a Senior Town Planner to lead planning services. The role offers autonomy and growth potential within a multidisciplinary team, focusing on strategic land promotion and planning applications. Ideal candidates will have extensive planning experience and strong organisational skills.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Private healthcare

Flexible working arrangements

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in planning.
• Proven experience with residential and commercial planning schemes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand planning services.
• Handle a wide range of projects from land promotion to planning applications.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

MRTPI Chartership

Job description

Senior Town Planner
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract Type: Full-time

A well-established, independent firm of Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead and expand its planning services.

With a strong reputation for delivering strategic, no-nonsense advice across the residential, commercial, rural and development sectors, this firm works closely with private clients, family businesses, and companies to help realise the full potential of their assets. Their office is based in Prestwood, Buckinghamshire.

The Opportunity

This is a key role for an experienced and driven planning professional who is confident handling a wide range of projects, from strategic land promotion to planning applications and rural diversification. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of surveyors, planning consultants, and agri-business experts in a role offering autonomy, leadership, and long-term growth potential.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive post-qualification experience in planning
• Proven experience with residential and commercial planning schemes
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Results-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• MRTPI chartership or working towards (ideal)

What’s on Offer

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career development and training opportunities
• A positive and dynamic team culture

To apply, please submit your CV above, and for more information please contact Megan Field on [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005.