Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Planning Consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join their Colchester team. This role offers hybrid working and focuses on managing complex planning applications, providing expert advice, and supporting major projects. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified and have a strong understanding of the UK planning system. This role provides opportunities for genuine career progression and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive culture and professional development

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership with significant experience.
• Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ambitious and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals.
• Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery.
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth.

Skills

MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership

Experience in consultancy or local authority planning

Knowledge of UK planning system and development processes

Strong report-writing skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

The Role

Senior Planner – Colchester | Leading UK Planning Consultancy
Location: Colchester (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering high-quality, creative planning advice across the UK?

An established national planning and development consultancy is seeking a to join their growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative business that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals
• Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
• Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience)
• Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes
• Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills
• Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Why Join?

• Join a respected national consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
• Enjoy a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture
• Genuine progression opportunities to Principal and Associate level
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working

If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to work on exciting projects with a highly regarded team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Neil Ellerton in confidence for an informal discussion.