Senior Town Planner

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Town Planner in Nottingham. This role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, MRTPI status, and experience in consultancy or local authority. Join a reputable team focused on a wide range of residential and commercial projects with growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• MRTPI status or working towards chartership is required.
• Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority environment is expected.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important.
• Ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions.
• Provide clear, strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors.
• Undertake site appraisals and planning policy assessments.
• Prepare high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team.

Education

Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

MRTPI status or working towards chartership

Experience within a consultancy or local authority environment

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines

Job description

Overview

Senior Town Planner
Location: Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with very well established, and reputable consultancy, in their search for a Senior Planner for their Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, working on a wide-ranging portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, energy, and mixed-use developments. The role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, support junior colleagues, and play a key role in delivering commercially focused planning advice.

The Role

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
• Provide clear, strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
• Undertake site appraisals and planning policy assessments
• Prepare high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation
• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team

About You

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI status or be working towards chartership
• Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines

Why Apply?

This Senior Town Planner role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy with a strong national presence, a collaborative culture, and clear opportunities for career progression.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position in Nottingham, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information