Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner | Associate Director

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Professional subscription support

Strong career development opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Nottingham office. This role involves preparing and submitting planning applications and developing strategies for sustainable growth. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of the UK planning system and excellent communication skills.

This position offers hybrid work, competitive salary, private medical cover, and career development opportunities in a forward-thinking consultancy, renowned for its commitment to high-quality planning advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Planning role within consultancy, local authority, or development sectors.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and processes.
• Confident stakeholder engagement and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications.
• Develop planning strategies to support sustainable development.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Experience in a Planning role

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written communication skills

Confident stakeholder engagement

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative team-focused approach

Education

RTPI accredited degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Planner / Associate Planner / Associate Director – Town Planning

Location: Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in the appointment of Senior Planner | Associate Planner roles within their Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, multidisciplinary planning and design practice working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. The team delivers high-quality planning advice on schemes ranging from urban regeneration and residential development to strategic planning, EIA development, and major mixed-use and infrastructure projects.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation, professional development, and client-focused delivery are central to the culture. The business works with a wide range of clients including major housebuilders, developers, investors, and commercial organisations, providing expert advice across the full planning lifecycle.

With ambitious growth plans in place, this is an exciting time to join a business that values initiative, energy, and a proactive approach to delivering successful planning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and consultations
• Develop and implement planning strategies to support sustainable development and growth
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and planning assessments
• Prepare high-quality Planning Statements, Appraisals, and Statements of Case
• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to support project delivery
• Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients and internal teams
• Monitor changes in planning policy, legislation, and industry best practice
• Contribute to the delivery of projects across residential, mixed-use, and regeneration sectors

Requirements

• Experience in a Planning role within consultancy, local authority, or development sectors
• RTPI accredited degree (or working towards RTPI Chartership)
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and processes
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident stakeholder engagement and client-facing abilities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team-focused approach

Additional Information

This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be based in the Nottingham office 2-3 days per week. The organisation promotes a flexible and trust-based working culture, with access to a wide network of professionals across the wider group structure.

Benefits

Benefits include competitive salary, private medical cover, professional subscription support, and strong career development opportunities within a growing national planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking consultancy working on high-profile and meaningful development projects across the UK.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or [e-mail]