Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

TipTopJob; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Diverse portfolio

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join a growing team in Banbury. The role focuses on managing planning applications and appeals, delivering strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and rural sectors, with clear opportunities for

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualification or progression toward chartered status.
• Experience in planning consultancy or local authority settings.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• For Associates, exposure to business development and leadership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of planning applications, appeals, and proposals.
• Provide strategic planning advice to private and public sector clients.
• Prepare planning appraisals, reports and supporting documentation.
• Build relationships with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior team members (Senior/Associate level).

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status

Planning consultancy or local authority experience

Knowledge of UK planning system

Strong written and verbal communication

Business development / client management (Associate level)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to join a growing team in Banbury. The role focuses on managing planning applications and appeals, delivering strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and rural sectors, with clear opportunities for