Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Winchester is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage planning projects, provide advice, and mentor junior colleagues. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for candidates with MRTPI status and relevant experience in consultancy or local authorities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Qualifications

• MRTPI status or very close to achieving chartership.
• Planning experience within consultancy or local authority.
• Ability to manage multiple projects confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception to determination.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Provide planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues within the team.

Skills

Strong report writing

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Positive and proactive approach

Education

MRTPI status or close to chartership

Planning experience within consultancy

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Winchester

Location: Winchester (hybrid working)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits

Employer: Independent Planning Consultancy (confidential)

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to:

• Take ownership of your own projects across a varied and interesting workload
• Work as part of a collaborative, knowledgeable and supportive consultancy team
• Gain exposure to both private and public sector clients
• Progress your career with clear development pathways and tailored support

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of planning projects from inception through to determination
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals and supporting statements
• Provide planning advice to clients, stakeholders and external partners
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Support and mentor junior colleagues within the team

About You

• MRTPI status or are very close to achieving chartership
• Planning experience within consultancy or a relevant role in local authority
• Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work confidently with clients
• A positive and proactive approach to delivering high-quality planning work

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working flexibility and a positive team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on high-quality, locally significant and diverse projects

If you are a Senior Town Planner, or a Town Planner ready to take the next step, and would like to join a well-respected consultancy in Winchester, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Town Planner
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Winchester, Hampshire
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time