Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished planning and design consultancy based in Colchester seeks a Senior/Principal Town Planner. This full-time role involves impactful planning services for significant residential and mixed-use developments, in a hybrid working environment. The role offers ample opportunities for professional growth with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working model

Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour support)

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Employee referral bonus

Support for obtaining professional qualifications

Regular CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in planning.
• Experience in residential and/or mixed-use development projects.
• Chartered Membership preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning services including strategic advice and project coordination.
• Support major developers on complex projects.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

RTPI accredited qualifications

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal Town Planner
Location: Colchester (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity:
A leading national planning and design consultancy is seeking a talented and motivated Senior or Principal Town Planner to join their team based in Colchester. This role offers a chance to work on high-profile residential and mixed-use developments alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Staff discount schemes with major retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour support)
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee referral bonus
• Support for obtaining professional qualifications
• Regular CPD and training opportunities

Role Overview:
You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning services, including strategic advice, development management, and project coordination. The successful candidate will be involved in significant and often complex projects, supporting major developers, and contributing to shaping communities.

Essential Requirements:

• RTPI accredited qualifications, ideally working towards (or already holding) Chartered Membership
• At least 1 year of post-graduate experience in planning (3+ years for Senior level applicants ideal)
• Some experience in residential and/or mixed-use development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive approach with strong organisational and initiative-taking abilities
• A team player with a collaborative mindset
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Interested? Please apply above, and for more information regarding this opportunity, and others in the Town Planning Sector, contact [e-mail] or call 01792 365 005.