Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent planning consultancy is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in either Birmingham or Reading. This role involves managing diverse projects, including planning applications and site promotions. The ideal candidate has experience in strategic land promotion, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to a collaborative culture. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working hours and hybrid options

Career development framework

Qualifications

• Experience in the promotion of strategic land.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proven track record of delivering projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work on site promotions and planning applications.
• Manage residential schemes from small to major projects.
• Promote strategic employment and planning applications.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Strategic land promotion

Job description

Overview

Planner / Senior Planner – Location: Birmingham or Reading. A leading independent planning consultancy is seeking Planners and Senior Planners to join their growing team, with opportunities in both Birmingham and Reading.

About the Company

Since launching in 2013, this consultancy has built a strong reputation for providing innovative, insightful, and practical planning solutions to clients across the private and public sectors. With over 50 professionals connected across five UK offices, they combine deep industry knowledge with a collaborative and supportive culture. Their expertise spans sectors including strategic land, later living, regeneration, retail, and leisure, complemented by market-leading analytics and research.

The business is driven by ethical principles of inclusivity, empowerment, and sustainable development, both within its teams and through the work it delivers for communities and the environment.

The Opportunity

Continued growth and a strong pipeline of work in the strategic land sector have created exciting opportunities for experienced Planners and Senior Planners. You\'ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects including:

• Site promotions, planning applications, and appeals
• Residential schemes from small-scale projects to major new settlements
• Strategic employment promotion and planning applications

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex projects across the UK while developing your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy.

About You

We are looking for professionals who:

• Have experience in the promotion of strategic land
• Possess strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Have a proven track record of delivering client projects to tight deadlines
• Are motivated to continue learning and growing in their career
• Share a commitment to excellence and a collaborative, people-first approach

What\’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid options
• Involvement in a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors
• A clear learning and development framework to support your career progression
• The chance to be part of an award-winning, national planning consultancy with strong growth ambitions

If you are passionate about planning, motivated by interesting and complex projects, and want to join a consultancy where people truly are at the heart of the business, we would love to hear from you.

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Town Planner
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Birmingham or Reading
• Posted: Sep 15th 2025
• Closes: Oct 16th 2025
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

Contact the hiring manager for suitable candidates ASAP if you meet the above criteria.