Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Buckinghamshire. This role involves leading planning services for diverse projects, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in town planning, with a strong track record in handling complex schemes. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and excellent career development prospects.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Excellent career development prospects

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in town planning or a related field.
• Experience handling complex planning schemes.

Responsibilities

• Leading on planning consultancy work including strategic land promotion.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals.
• Advising on pre-application strategy.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Client Management

Team Collaboration

Education

RTPI Accreditation

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Buckinghamshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing property consultancy based in Prestwood, Great Missenden. This is a chance to become a key figure within a specialist team delivering bespoke planning and development solutions to a broad range of private clients, family businesses, and commercial enterprises.

The firm has built a reputation for delivering clear, strategic advice without the red tape often found in larger corporates. They work across the rural and development sectors, offering a refreshing, tailored approach to client service.

The Role

You’ll be leading the delivery of planning services across a diverse portfolio of projects. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of Chartered Surveyors and Agri-Business Consultants, you’ll play a central role in shaping planning strategy, securing permissions, and unlocking value for clients.

There is genuine scope for progression, with the opportunity to build out the planning function further and take a lead on generating new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on planning consultancy work including strategic land promotion, rural development, diversification schemes, and commercial/residential planning applications
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Advising on pre-application strategy and liaising with local planning authorities
• Managing the appointment and coordination of external consultants
• Providing planning appraisals and identifying new opportunities for clients
• Supporting business development activity and contributing to the growth of the practice

About You

• Ideally 5+ years post-qualification experience in town planning or a related field
• Strong track record of handling complex planning schemes, ideally with rural and/or mixed-use exposure
• Commercially minded, confident in dealing directly with clients
• Able to manage competing demands, work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• RTPI accreditation is desirable but not essential for those with demonstrable experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Flexible working options
• Excellent career development prospects in a growing and entrepreneurial firm

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven planning professional looking to make an impact in a non-corporate, client-focused environment. If you’re looking for variety, autonomy, and the chance to help shape a growing planning service, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 365 000 or [e-mail]