Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Swindon is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead a variety of planning projects and manage complex applications. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in town planning, full MRTPI status, and a strong grasp of UK regulations. This role offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to a diverse and high-quality portfolio of projects

Supportive and collaborative culture

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ post-qualification experience in town planning, preferably in private consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects from inception through to determination and appeal.
• Prepare, submit and monitor complex planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals.
• Provide expert advice to clients across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes.
• Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and communities.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK planning regulations and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Proven track record in managing planning applications and appeals

Education

Full MRTPI status (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Town Planner
Location: Swindon

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Swindon team.

Our client works across a wide range of sectors, delivering creative and commercially aware planning solutions for projects spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land. With a reputation for high-quality service and a strong client base, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner to take the next step in their career.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

• Lead and manage a variety of planning projects from inception through to determination and appeal

• Prepare, submit and monitor complex planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals

• Provide expert advice to clients across residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes

• Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and communities

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the consultancy

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ post-qualification experience in town planning (private consultancy preferred)

• Full MRTPI status (or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of UK planning regulations and procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven track record in managing planning applications and appeals

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with a respected and forward-thinking consultancy

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Exposure to a diverse and high-quality portfolio of projects

• Supportive and collaborative culture with career progression opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

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