Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy in Winchester seeks a Senior Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide top-level advice across diverse projects. This role requires an RTPI-accredited degree, strong project management abilities, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Clear progression pathways

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority is a must.
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and development management process.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals.
• Draft planning statements, appraisals, and supporting documents.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification

MRTPI status preferred

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Winchester

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a respected planning consultancy seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Winchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner seeking greater responsibility, progression, and exposure to a wide variety of development projects within a supportive and well established practice.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression pathways and professional development support
• Exposure to residential, commercial, mixed use and strategic planning projects
• A collaborative and friendly team environment

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will take ownership of a diverse caseload, manage planning applications and appeals, and provide high level planning advice to a wide client base. You'll work with developers, landowners, architects and local authorities, delivering robust planning strategies and guiding projects from inception through to determination. The role also offers opportunities to support junior team members and contribute to business development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
• Drafting planning statements, appraisals, and supporting documents
• Undertaking site visits, assessments, and feasibility reviews
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and public consultations
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior planners
• Supporting the team with business development and client relationship management

About You

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Town Planner who is confident operating independently, client focused, and keen to progress within a consultancy environment. Strong communication, analytical skills, and commercial awareness are essential.

Requirements:

• RTPI-accredited degree or postgraduate qualification
• MRTPI status preferred (or actively working towards)
• Relevant experience in planning consultancy or local authority
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and the development management process
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver work to deadlines
• Confident communicator with strong report writing and presentation skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner looking to develop their career within a supportive, professional consultancy working on a wide range of exciting projects.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment