Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a proactive Senior Town Planner. The role involves managing planning projects, preparing submissions, and mentoring juniors. Candidates need a degree in Town Planning, MRTPI qualification, and 3-6 years of relevant experience. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Professional development and training

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience within a planning consultancy or local authority.
• Excellent understanding of planning policy and development management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of planning projects across multiple sectors.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and appeals.
• Lead on client communications and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Report writing

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualification

Job description

Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team based in Nottingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, commercially focused planning advice across the residential, commercial, and mixed‑use sectors. The successful Senior Town Planner will play a key role in managing projects, supporting clients, and helping to drive the continued success of the business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Support with ongoing professional development and training
• Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll take responsibility for managing your own caseload of planning projects from inception through to determination. You'll provide expert planning advice to clients, prepare high quality planning submissions, and help mentor junior team members as part of the consultancy's continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of planning projects across multiple sectors
• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals
• Lead on client communications, stakeholder engagement, and negotiations
• Deliver high quality written reports, statements, and supporting documentation
• Contribute to business development through networking and client relationship management
• Support and mentor junior members of the team
• Keep up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation

About You

We're seeking a proactive and ambitious Senior Town Planner who is confident managing projects and client relationships. You'll have a strong technical understanding of the UK planning system and a proven ability to deliver successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI-qualified (or working towards full accreditation)
• 3-6 years of experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
• Excellent understanding of planning policy, development management, and appeals
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work to deadlines
• Commercial awareness and confidence in client facing roles
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and passion for planning

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