Senior Town Planner / Town Planner

PENGUIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Leeds; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working

Contributory pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development opportunities

Renewable energy project exposure

Supportive team and collaborative work

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join a UK planning consultancy. You will work on renewable energy and sustainable development projects with full remote flexibility from home, delivering high quality planning advice to clients across the UK.

With 5+ years’ experience and a Degree in Town Planning, you will manage applications, run projects independently, coordinate with planning authorities and stakeholders, and help shape the UK’s energy transition.

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or a similar planning environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management.
• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently.
• Genuine interest in renewable energy planning and sustainable development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware approach to problem-solving and client management.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and deliver projects independently.
• Take ownership of projects and work on renewable energy schemes.
• Collaborate with clients, planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Support UK planning processes and policy adherence.

Skills

5+ years experience

Renewable energy planning

UK planning system

Project management

Client management

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

Are you a passionate and experienced Town Planner looking for your next challenge? Do you have 5+ years of experience and a genuine interest in renewable energy planning? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established planning consultancy that provides expert planning advice and support across a range of development projects throughout the UK. The company is looking for a confident, motivated and commercially minded Senior Town Planner to join its growing team, with a particular focus on renewable energy and sustainable development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of their projects, work on meaningful developments and play a part in supporting the UK’s transition towards a more sustainable future. With fully remote working on offer, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home while collaborating with an experienced team on a diverse range of planning projects.

Benefits for the role of Senior Town Planner include:

• Competitive salary of £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience
• Fully remote working
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on exciting renewable energy and sustainable development projects
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements for the role of Senior Town Planner:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or a similar planning environment
• A strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management
• Experience managing planning applications and delivering projects independently
• A genuine interest in renewable energy planning, sustainable development and the future of the UK’s energy sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, well-reasoned planning advice
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, commercially aware approach to problem-solving and client management
• The confidence to build relationships with clients, planning authorities and other stakeholders
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining an engaged and collaborative team member

If you’re an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career and want to work on projects that contribute to a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a permanent, fully remote position