Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national planning consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Town Planner to support project delivery and mentor junior staff in their Bedford office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of planning experience, solid knowledge of legislation, and strong communication skills. A full UK driving licence is preferred. The role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Friendly, supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' planning experience, preferably in consultancy or private sector.
• Solid understanding of planning legislation, policy, and procedures.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Deliver clear, concise advice to clients across a range of sectors.
• Conduct site appraisals, planning research, and due diligence.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Prepare Local Plan representations and appeal evidence.

Skills

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status

Strong communication and report writing skills

Commercial awareness

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

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Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected national planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their busy Bedford office.

Our client is a well-established consultancy with a proven track record of delivering high-quality planning advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Their team works across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and strategic land, offering comprehensive planning solutions from site promotion through to application and appeal.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are now seeking a commercially minded Senior Town Planner to join their Bedford office and play a key role in delivering projects, supporting junior team members, and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities of the Senior Town Planner:

Lead on the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

Deliver clear, concise advice to clients across a range of sectors

Conduct site appraisals, planning research, and due diligence

Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

Prepare Local Plan representations and appeal evidence

Support and mentor junior planning staff as required

Assist in developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities

What we’re looking for:

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status

Minimum 3 years’ planning experience (preferably in consultancy or private sector)

Solid understanding of planning legislation, policy, and procedures

Strong communication and report writing skills

Commercially aware with the ability to manage client relationships

Organised, detail-oriented and capable of working across multiple projects

A full UK driving licence is preferred

Why work here?

Join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with national reach

Work on a diverse portfolio of high-quality planning projects

Clear career progression opportunities within a growing office

Friendly, supportive working environment with flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience and goals