Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Colchester. You will manage planning applications and provide strategic planning advice across residential and rural developments. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, with strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to professional development

Diverse and interesting projects

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards qualification.
• Experience in planning, with consultancy or local authority background.
• Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and local policy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Carry out site appraisals and deliver strategic planning advice to clients.
• Work across a variety of development types, including residential and rural schemes.
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and the public throughout the planning process.
• Stay current with UK planning policy and legislative changes.
• Support junior team members and contribute to team-wide success.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner – Location: Colchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a successful and expanding planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their highly regarded Planning team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role within a collaborative and supportive environment, where your input will shape projects across a broad mix of residential, rural, and mixed-use developments. The company offers excellent career progression and encourages ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals
• Carry out site appraisals and deliver strategic planning advice to clients
• Work across a variety of development types, including residential and rural schemes
• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and the public throughout the planning process
• Stay current with UK planning policy and legislative changes
• Support junior team members and contribute to team-wide success

About You

• Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related field. MRTPI qualified or working towards
• Experience: Experience in planning, with consultancy or local authority background
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and local policy frameworks
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, time management, and teamwork
• Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to grow within a supportive team

Why Join?

• Generous salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing training
• Work on diverse and interesting projects across multiple sectors
• Friendly, down-to-earth office environment with a strong team culture

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Town Planner
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Colchester (Location listed in overview)
• Posted: Sep 4th 2025
• Closes: Oct 5th 2025
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

Payments and contact: If you’re ready for your next step or want to learn more, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email.