Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join our Devon team on a hybrid basis. You will lead a range of planning projects across residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use developments in the South West and beyond, with a clear path for professional progression.

You will manage projects from inception to determination, prepare appraisals and statements, and provide strategic planning advice to diverse clients.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience)
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills
• Ability to manage workloads independently and build strong client relationships
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Preparing planning appraisals, statements and appeals
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and clients
• Providing strategic planning advice across a variety of sectors
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Attending client meetings, site visits and public consultations

Skills

MRTPI candidate

UK planning system knowledge

Written communication

Client relationship management

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Devon
Hybrid Working Excellent Career Progression Competitive Salary + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a highly respected and growing planning consultancy based in Devon. Acting on behalf of our client, we are seeking a commercially minded and motivated planner who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, rural and mixed-use developments throughout the South West and beyond.

The Opportunity

You will join an established and collaborative planning team, taking a lead role in managing projects, preparing and submitting planning applications, and providing strategic planning advice to a varied client base. The role offers genuine autonomy, exposure to high-quality work, and a clear pathway for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a range of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Preparing planning appraisals, statements and appeals
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and clients
• Providing strategic planning advice across a variety of sectors
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Attending client meetings, site visits and public consultations

Candidate Requirements

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience)
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills
• Ability to manage workloads independently and build strong client relationships
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Friendly and supportive team culture
• Strong pipeline of interesting projects
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Excellent benefits package

This position would suit an ambitious planner seeking to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent reputation and long-term growth plans in the South West market.