Senior Town Planner - Design-Led, Hybrid Role

Penguin Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage and deliver complex planning applications while mentoring junior staff. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK planning system and proven project management experience. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and clear career progression opportunities. Join a collaborative culture and help influence key planning projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Motivated and commercially aware planner.
• Strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering complex planning applications and appeals.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Leading client relationships and attending meetings with stakeholders.
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements and planning submissions.
• Supporting the development of junior planners within the team.

Skills

MRTPI (or working towards)

Project management

Client relationship management

Strong technical expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Several years' experience within consultancy

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage and deliver complex planning applications while mentoring junior staff. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK planning system and proven project management experience. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and clear career progression opportunities. Join a collaborative culture and help influence key planning projects.