Senior Town Planner - Lead Strategic UK Projects (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to manage planning projects and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will be chartered or working towards it, possess significant consultancy experience, and have strong knowledge of UK planning policy. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression, within a supportive environment that values your input.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Exposure to high-profile projects

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Chartered status with the RTPI or actively working towards it.
• Significant consultancy or public sector planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management, and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of planning projects.
• Advise clients on planning strategy and policy interpretation.
• Produce high-quality planning submissions and documentation.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior planners.

Skills

Chartered status with the RTPI

Significant experience in consultancy or public sector planning

Strong knowledge of UK planning policy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and commercially aware approach

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to manage planning projects and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will be chartered or working towards it, possess significant consultancy experience, and have strong knowledge of UK planning policy. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career progression, within a supportive environment that values your input.