Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established planning consultancy in Central London seeks a Senior Town Planner to lead high-profile projects. In this role, you'll manage complex planning applications and provide strategic advice while mentoring junior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to work on significant development projects in a collaborative environment, with ample career development prospects. If you're a proactive planner looking for a challenging role with a stable and growing consultancy, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Workplace

Stable Consultancy Environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning consultancy or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of the London planning system and development process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead complex planning applications from start to finish.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Planning Consultancy Experience

Knowledge of London Planning System

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Job description

Senior Town Planner - High-Profile Projects | London
Location: London | Sector: Planning Consultancy | Competitive Salary + Package

We're working with a well-established, independent planning consultancy based in Central London. Known for their work on some of the city's most high-profile and complex developments, they're now looking to bring a Senior Town Planner on board.

The role:
As a Senior Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering major planning applications across a diverse portfolio-ranging from mixed-use and residential schemes to commercial and infrastructure-led projects. You'll have direct access to clients and decision-makers and will work alongside a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and lead complex planning applications from start to finish
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Provide strategic advice to clients, consultants, and stakeholders
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Mentor and support junior team members
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Contribute to client development and maintain strong working relationships

What we're looking for:

A proven track record in planning consultancy (or related private/public sector roles)
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Strong knowledge of the London planning system and development process
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Clear, confident communication and report-writing skills
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A proactive, commercially minded approach to problem solving
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Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What's on offer:

Work on some of London's most significant development projects
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A strong, stable consultancy with a clear growth trajectory
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Competitive salary and benefits
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An open, collaborative workplace with genuine career development opportunities

If you're a planning professional looking for more responsibility, better projects, and a supportive team, this is a strong next step.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte # or call # # 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