Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning and development consultancy in Chester is looking for an experienced Senior Town Planner to manage diverse planning projects and provide expert advice to clients. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and chartered membership, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' post-qualification experience in a consultancy environment.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across various projects.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit planning applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Chartered Membership of the RTPI or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner - Chester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading planning and development consultancy, who are looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to take on more responsibility and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
• Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects.
• Undertake site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
• Support junior members of the team and contribute to business development opportunities.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded professional with:

• A degree and/or master's in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited).
• Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or working towards this).
• 3-6 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Strong communication, report writing, and negotiation skills.
• A proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects on time and within budget.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
• Clear progression opportunities in a well-respected consultancy.
• Exposure to high-profile and varied projects across the region.

If you're an ambitious Senior Town Planner seeking your next step in Chester, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to