Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression

Hybrid working

RTPI support

Benefits package

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join a well-established planning and development consultancy in Warwickshire. The role offers project leadership, client exposure and clear progression paths within a growing team.

You will manage varied planning projects, provide strategic advice and mentor junior staff while contributing to business growth and maintaining strong client relationships. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements and ongoing RTPI support are on offer.

Qualifications

• MRTPI status or working towards final accreditation is required.
• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline is desirable.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are essential.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a range of planning applications, appeals and development proposals.
• Preparing planning strategies, appraisals and supporting documentation.
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities and project teams.
• Leading project meetings and representing clients when required.
• Monitoring changes in planning policy and legislation.
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team.
• Assisting with business development and client acquisition opportunities.

Skills

Report writing

Client-facing

Project management

UK planning system knowledge

Communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

MRTPI status (or in training)

Degree in Town Planning or related

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded planning and development consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its established team in Warwickshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner seeking greater project responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear pathway for career progression within a growing and respected consultancy.

The Opportunity

Working as part of a multidisciplinary planning team, you will manage a varied portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, rural, and mixed-use sectors, providing strategic planning advice and overseeing applications from inception through to determination.

You will play a key role in client management, project delivery, and supporting junior team members while contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a range of planning applications, appeals, and development proposals
• Preparing planning strategies, appraisals, and supporting documentation
• Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and project teams
• Leading project meetings and representing clients where required
• Monitoring changes in planning policy and legislation
• Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team
• Assisting with business development activities and client acquisition opportunities

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• MRTPI status (or be working towards final accreditation)
• A degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Proven planning experience within either a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and strong client-facing abilities
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• A diverse and high-quality project portfolio
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional development and continued RTPI support
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits packageThis role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional to join a well-established consultancy with an enviable reputation and a strong pipeline of exciting projects across the Midlands and beyond.