Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned property development company in the UK is seeking a Senior Town Planner to lead strategic land planning initiatives. The candidate should be MRTPI qualified with over 5 years of experience in both consultancy and client-side roles. Responsibilities include managing planning applications, liaising with stakeholders, and leading on planning strategy. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a financially secure environment with a strong team culture and focus on long-term growth, making it ideal for those looking to influence planning outcomes significantly.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in private consultancy and client-side planning.
• Strong knowledge of strategic land promotion.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning strategy for a large landbank.
• Prepare and manage planning applications and appeals.
• Liaise with external consultants and authorities.
• Assess new land opportunities from a planning perspective.
• Represent the company at public inquiries and hearings.

Skills

UK planning system knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Report-writing skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to work independently

Regional travel willingness

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Strategic Land | North West | £50,000 - £65,000 + Package

Are you an experienced Town Planner with a passion for strategic land promotion and a desire to make a real impact in shaping future communities? I'm working in close partnership with a long-established and privately funded property development and investment company with a strong pipeline of strategic land opportunities across the UK.

They’re now looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their in-house planning team, working across a diverse land portfolio with a focus on long-term promotion and development potential. This is a rare opportunity to move client-side with a stable, well-capitalised organisation that offers genuine autonomy, a supportive culture, and long-term career growth.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of strategic land planning matters across a broad geographical area, primarily in the North and Midlands. Responsibilities include:

• Leading on planning strategy for a large and varied landbank
• Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations
• Liaising with external planning consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Identifying and assessing new land opportunities from a planning perspective
• Representing the company at public inquiries, hearings, and Local Plan examinations

What We’re Looking For

• MRTPI qualified with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in a mix of private consultancy and client-side or developer environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly around strategic land promotion
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• A proactive, commercial mindset and ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel regionally when required

Why Apply

• Move in-house to a financially secure, privately owned business
• Be part of a small, close-knit team where your voice and input genuinely matter
• Long-term land interests and strategic sites that offer complex, interesting planning challenges
• A company that values work-life balance and sustainable growth

If you’re a Senior Planner looking to take that next step in your career or seeking more influence over planning outcomes in a commercial setting, this could be the ideal move.

Interested?
Please get in touch for a confidential conversation. I’d be happy to share more about the business, the team, and what makes this role stand out. Please Call Katy on (phone number removed) and forward to (url removed)