Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Tewkesbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and utilities consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team as they expand their environmental and planning division. The role involves delivering a variety of planning services on high-impact projects while fostering collaboration and innovation in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI accredited with significant experience in the infrastructure sector, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This is a great opportunity for those ready to advance their planning career with a forward-thinking consultancy.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday

Private healthcare via Vitality

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance (4x base salary)

Paid parental leave (26 weeks maternity, 2 weeks paternity)

Free parking at non-city centre offices

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gift cards and retail perks

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing planning work within the infrastructure or utilities sectors.
• Understanding of UK planning legislation and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading or managing a small team to deliver environmental planning services.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and local authorities.
• Contributing to business development and identifying new work opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client-facing skills

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in relevant planning discipline

Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

Tools

GIS systems

Job description

Senior Town Planner – Leading Infrastructure & Utilities Consultancy
Location: Flexible UK Locations | Hybrid Working
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We are working with a highly regarded and fast-growing consultancy at the forefront of the UK and Ireland’s Utilities and Infrastructure sector. With a strong focus on delivering critical infrastructure projects that support the journey to Net Zero, our client is expanding their Environmental and Planning division and seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner (Principal Planner) to join their team.

This is an opportunity to work on a wide range of high-impact projects, including capital development schemes and complex planning applications across utility and infrastructure sectors. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values technical expertise, innovation, and sustainability.

The Role

As a Senior/Principal Planner, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading or managing a small team to deliver a variety of environmental planning services, including planning applications, feasibility assessments, screening and scoping reports, and technical documentation.

• Taking the lead on planning work for projects of varying complexity and environmental sensitivity.

• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, local authorities, and internal technical teams.

• Advising on planning strategies and legislation across multiple jurisdictions within the UK.

• Mentoring and supporting junior staff while fostering a collaborative team culture.

• Contributing to business development by identifying new work opportunities and supporting bids and proposals.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in a relevant planning discipline.

• Be a Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).

• Have demonstrable experience managing planning work within the infrastructure or utilities sectors.

• Possess strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Be commercially aware and confident in client-facing roles.

• Have a sound understanding of UK planning legislation and environmental regulations.

• Be self-motivated, organised, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with GIS systems.

• Understanding of environmental technical disciplines and how they inform planning processes.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday

• Private healthcare via Vitality, including subsidised gym membership and discounts

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

• Generous pension scheme

• Life insurance (4x base salary)

• Paid parental leave (26 weeks maternity, 2 weeks paternity)

• Free parking at non-city centre offices

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gift cards and retail perks

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career and join a consultancy that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Sofia Conte email at [e-mail] to apply or learn more about this exciting opportunity.