Senior Town Planner

TipTopJob; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent property consultancy in High Wycombe is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead complex planning projects. The role involves guiding junior team members, developing client relationships, and generating new business. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Paid day off for your birthday

Private healthcare

Flexible and hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in town planning.
• Strong working knowledge of planning policy, applications, and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of strategic and site-specific planning projects.
• Deliver planning advice across land promotion and development strategy.
• Manage consultant teams and oversee project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Client-first Approach

Education

RTPI Accreditation

Job description

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Location: High Wycombe (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A respected and fast-growing independent property consultancy is seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner to take a leading role within their dynamic, multidisciplinary team. This firm offers a truly personalised service to private clients, family businesses, and companies across the rural and development sectors, without the constraints of corporate red tape.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives on responsibility, is commercially minded, and is looking to influence the growth of a thriving planning function within a flexible and supportive environment.

The Role

As Senior Town Planner, you will lead and deliver complex planning projects, guide junior team members, and play a key role in developing client relationships and generating new business. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of chartered surveyors and agri-business consultants, tackling a diverse range of rural, residential, and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of strategic and site-specific planning projects
• Deliver planning advice across land promotion, local plan submissions, and development strategy
• Prepare and submit planning applications and pre-application submissions
• Manage consultant teams and oversee project execution
• Advise on change of use, diversification, and rural development opportunities
• Prepare and manage planning appeals, including written reps and hearings
• Support business development and client acquisition efforts

Required Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in town planning
• Strong working knowledge of planning policy, applications, and appeals
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines
• Commercially aware with a client-first approach

Package And Benefits

• RTPI accreditation (desirable but not essential with equivalent experience)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of public and bank holidays)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive, entrepreneurial working culture

Interested? Contact Sofia Conte or call us. We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Construction

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