Town Planner/Senior Planner - Cornwall

Penguin Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Hampshire seeks a Senior Town Planner. You will manage planning applications, liaise with clients, and contribute to strategic project direction. Ideal candidates have 4-5 years of UK planning experience, a degree in Town Planning, and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Clear path for career progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant UK planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications.
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Preparing planning statements, reports, and appeal documentation.
• Providing expert advice on planning policy.
• Supporting business development efforts.

Skills

Client liaison

Planning policy expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Town Planning (RTPI accredited)

Full RTPI membership (or eligibility)

Job description

Senior Town Planner - Hampshire
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 + Benefits
Location: Hampshire (Hybrid/Office-Based Options Available)
Sector: Town Planning / Development / Consultancy

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career with a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy? We're working exclusively with a respected planning practice based in Hampshire that is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented planner who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and wants to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

The Role:

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and managing complex planning applications and appeals. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the strategic direction of projects and the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and development proposals
  
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
  
• Preparing planning statements, reports, and appeal documentation
  
• Providing expert advice on planning policy and regulations
  
• Supporting business development efforts and helping to grow client relationships
  

About You:

We're looking for someone who is confident, driven, and commercially minded with excellent communication skills.

You'll need to have:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related field (RTPI accredited)
  
• Full RTPI membership (or eligibility for chartered status)
  
• A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant UK planning experience
  
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, including development management
  
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
  

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: 45,000 - 55,000 (dependent on experience)
  
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options available)
  
• Clear path for career progression
  
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
  
• Exposure to high-quality and varied planning work across the South
  

This role is perfect for an ambitious planner looking to make a real impact in a dynamic consultancy with a strong reputation in the market.

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