Senior Town Planner & Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

TipTopJob; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded independent planning consultancy in its search for an Associate Town Planner or Director to join its expanding team in Banbury. The role offers senior responsibility, autonomy, and a chance to shape the business direction within a flexible, hybrid working environment.

The successful candidate will lead projects, manage client relationships, and contribute to growth, with MRTPI qualification and strong UK planning expertise highly desirable.

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified with significant post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience within a planning consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in business development and winning new work.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a broad range of planning applications, appeals, and development projects.
• Providing strategic planning advice to a varied private sector client base.
• Managing key client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities and supporting the consultancy's growth.
• Representing clients at meetings, hearings, and public consultations where required.
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level planning professionals.
• Contributing to the leadership and strategic direction of the business.

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded independent planning consultancy in its search for an Associate Town Planner or Director to join its expanding team in Banbury. The role offers senior responsibility, autonomy, and a chance to shape the business direction within a flexible, hybrid working environment.

The successful candidate will lead projects, manage client relationships, and contribute to growth, with MRTPI qualification and strong UK planning expertise highly desirable.