Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide expert advice. The role offers flexible working options and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should be MRTPI Chartered or working towards it and have significant post-qualification experience. This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within consultancy or local authority.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert planning advice to a wide range of clients.
• Preparing and managing planning applications.
• Managing appeals, hearings, and public inquiries.

Skills

MRTPI Chartered or working towards accreditation

Excellent communication skills

Report-writing skills

Project management

Client liaison

Job description

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Job Title

Senior Town Planner

Location

Nottingham

The Role

You’ll play a key part in the planning team, managing your own caseload and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. The role offers a varied workload across multiple sectors, providing an excellent platform to build on your experience and take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert planning advice to a wide range of clients
• Preparing and managing planning applications, including major developments
• Managing appeals, hearings and public inquiries
• Preparing Certificates of Lawfulness and Local Plan representations
• Coordinating input from external consultants
• Negotiating with local authorities and statutory bodies
• Preparing and presenting detailed professional reports

About You

• MRTPI Chartered or working towards accreditation
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within consultancy or local authority
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills
• Confident in managing projects and liaising directly with clients and local authorities
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage allowance provided)

Why Apply?

• Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Join a well‑established consultancy with a loyal client base and exciting growth plans

To apply or learn more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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