Senior Town Planner in Winchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide high-quality client advice. The ideal candidate will have an RTPI accredited degree, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Continuous professional development and training support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and the development management process.
• Relevant planning experience in consultancy or local authority.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals.
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Undertaking site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and external consultants.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification

MRTPI status or working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Winchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Winchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take on more responsibility and play a key role in delivering a range of exciting and high profile projects across the South of England.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team culture with genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of projects across residential, commercial, leisure and mixed-use sectors
• Continuous professional development and training support

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of planning projects, preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals, and providing high-quality advice to clients. You'll work closely with developers, landowners, architects and local authorities, playing a key part in the success of projects from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering a range of planning applications and appeals
• Preparing planning statements, appraisals, and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site assessments and feasibility studies
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and external consultants
• Representing the company at meetings, hearings, and public consultations
• Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Assisting with business development and client relationship management

About You

The ideal Senior Town Planner will be proactive, commercially aware, and confident managing projects and client relationships. You'll be enthusiastic about planning and driven to deliver positive, high quality outcomes.

Requirements:

• RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification
• MRTPI status (or working towards chartership)
• Relevant planning experience in consultancy or local authority
• Strong understanding of UK planning policy and the development management process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and deliver consistently high quality work

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Senior Town Planner looking to develop their career with a supportive consultancy that values initiative, collaboration, and progression.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.