Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary design and planning consultancy in Leicester is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage various planning projects and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates will have MRTPI Chartered status and 3-5 years of experience in planning consultancy. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ambitious planning professional with MRTPI Chartered status or working towards it.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning projects from inception to determination.
• Support the growth of the planning team and mentor junior colleagues.
• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

MRTPI Chartered status

3-5 years' post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner - Leicester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading multidisciplinary design and planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Leicester office. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering a variety of planning projects from inception to determination, working closely with clients, local planning authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the growth of the planning team and mentoring junior colleagues, helping to strengthen the consultancy's reputation and portfolio.
• Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.
• Undertaking site appraisals and providing planning advice to clients.
• Preparing planning statements, policy representations, and environmental assessments.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to business development.
• Representing the company at planning committees, hearings, and public consultations.

About You

• We are looking for an ambitious planning professional with MRTPI Chartered status (or actively working towards it).
• 3-5 years' post-qualification experience within planning consultancy, development, or local authority.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide high-quality, pragmatic planning advice.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work on an exciting and varied portfolio of projects.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.

If you're an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your CV to