Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Stamford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable planning consultancy in Stamford is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage a variety of planning projects and prepare submissions. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders. This role offers clear career development opportunities and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of town planning experience.
• Ideally in consultancy or local authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of planning projects from inception to delivery.
• Prepare planning statements, design & access statements.
• Engage with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support and guide junior team members.
• Keep up to date with planning policy changes.

Skills

Report-writing

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing ability

Education

MRTPI status or working towards it

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Stamford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in the search for a Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Stamford. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented planning professional to work across a broad mix of projects within a supportive and well-connected consultancy.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals across a range of residential and mixed-use schemes. The role offers excellent exposure to both private and public sector clients and the chance to work on both local and regionally significant developments.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of planning projects from inception through to delivery

• Prepare planning statements, design & access statements, and planning appraisals

• Engage with local authorities, clients, and stakeholders

• Support and guide junior members of the team

• Keep up to date with local and national planning policy changes

Requirements:

• MRTPI status (or working towards it)

• Minimum 3+ years of town planning experience, ideally in consultancy or local authority

• Strong report-writing and communication skills

• Good commercial awareness and client-facing ability

• Confident working on a range of planning applications and appeals

Why Apply?

• Join a well-regarded planning consultancy with strong local and national connections

• Clear and structured career development opportunities

• Supportive leadership and flexible working options

• Varied and engaging project portfolio

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, contact Joel Bland on 01792 365006 or email [e-mail].