Senior Town Planner | Hybrid Work & Career Growth

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; South Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working

High-quality, varied workload

Clear progression and long-term career

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is assisting with the recruitment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner in Oxfordshire. You will manage planning projects from inception to determination, liaise with clients and authorities, and provide pragmatic planning advice across a varied portfolio.

This role suits an experienced planner aiming for a senior position or an established Associate seeking greater responsibility within a consultancy. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified (or close to completion for Senior level).
• Typically 3-5+ years' experience (Senior).
• 6-8+ years' experience (Associate).
• Background in private consultancy or local authority planning.
• Strong written, analytical and communication skills.
• Confident managing projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications, appeals and pre-application submissions.
• Negotiating with local planning authorities and statutory consultees.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Preparing high-quality reports and written submissions.
• Interpreting planning policy, guidance and case law.
• Supporting junior team members and contributing to team growth (Associate level).

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Client management

Project management

Education

MRTPI

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is assisting with the recruitment of a Senior Town Planner or Associate Town Planner in Oxfordshire. You will manage planning projects from inception to determination, liaise with clients and authorities, and provide pragmatic planning advice across a varied portfolio.

This role suits an experienced planner aiming for a senior position or an established Associate seeking greater responsibility within a consultancy. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.