Senior Town Planner - Hybrid, Path to Principal

Penguin Recruitment; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK planning consultancy in Colchester is looking for a Senior Planner to manage planning applications and provide expert advice. The role includes mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development within a supportive and innovative team environment. Ideal candidates should have a MRTPI qualification or be working towards it, along with substantial planning experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Flexible working environment

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership with significant experience.
• Experience in consultancy or local authority planning.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage complex planning applications.
• Provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Support major planning projects from inception to delivery.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.
• Mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Valid MRTPI qualification or working towards

Consultancy or local authority planning experience

Knowledge of UK planning system

Strong report-writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

MRTPI qualification

Job description

A leading UK planning consultancy in Colchester is looking for a Senior Planner to manage planning applications and provide expert advice. The role includes mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development within a supportive and innovative team environment. Ideal candidates should have a MRTPI qualification or be working towards it, along with substantial planning experience. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.