Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Hook Norton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is representing a leading planning consultancy seeking a Senior Town Planner for their Banbury office. The role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and a path to senior leadership within a supportive, collaborative team.

You will lead planning projects, advise clients, and drive business development while mentoring junior planners.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and proactive client management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of planning applications and appeals from inception to completion.
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and prepare planning documents.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship building.
• Mentor junior staff and support career development within the team.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Report writing

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Education

MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning consultancy? Do you enjoy working on a diverse portfolio of projects while being part of a collaborative and supportive team? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is an established and well-regarded independent planning consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across the residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join their Banbury office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded planner who enjoys managing projects, building client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing success of a growing consultancy.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of planning projects from inception through to completion. You'll provide expert planning advice to clients, prepare and submit planning applications and appeals, liaise with local authorities and stakeholders, and play an important role in developing new business opportunities.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to mentor junior team members while continuing to develop your own career within a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse range of planning applications and appeals.
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultees, and stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning committee meetings where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supporting business development activities and networking opportunities.
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team.

About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience).
• Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client management.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio across multiple sectors.

If you're looking to join a respected consultancy where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to flourish, we'd love to hear from you.