Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning and heritage consultancy in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Planning Consultant or Senior Planning Consultant. The role involves delivering expert planning advice across diverse sectors, leading client meetings, managing applications, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates are chartered or nearing chartership, with a strong understanding of UK planning policies and a desire for career progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health insurance

Flexible working hours

Enhanced annual leave for long service

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of the RTPI or close to submission.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience for Senior Planner level or 5+ years for Consultant/Principal Consultant level.
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and national policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality planning advice to clients and colleagues.
• Manage planning applications and appeals.
• Liaise with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve planning matters.

Skills

Communication

Report Writing

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

Job description

Planning Consultant / Senior Planning Consultant
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, plus bonus scheme, car allowance, private health insurance, and enhanced annual leave for long service

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected planning and heritage consultancy in their search for a Planning Consultant or Senior Planning Consultant to join their successful and growing team in Buckinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and high-profile projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and retail. The successful candidate will join a positive, collaborative environment and play a key role in delivering expert advice to a broad client base, including major national brands, developers, and public sector bodies.

The Role

This position is ideal for a chartered planner with at least two to five years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment. The successful candidate will sit between Senior and Principal level, with clear opportunities for progression and development. The role involves leading on planning applications and appeals, providing expert advice to clients, and actively contributing to business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality planning advice to clients and colleagues
• Manage planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
• Write planning and appeal statements; give evidence at hearings
• Attend and lead client meetings, local authority meetings, and public consultations
• Support and mentor junior staff as required
• Liaise with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve planning matters
• Stay up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practice
• Contribute to fee forecasting and internal reporting
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
• Represent the company at networking events and promote the business via professional platforms such as LinkedIn

Requirements:

• Chartered Member of the RTPI or close to submission
• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years' experience (Senior Planner level) or 5+ years (Consultant/Principal Consultant level)
• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and national policy
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Confident managing multiple projects and liaising with clients and local authorities
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Car allowance and private health insurance
• Flexible working hours and hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Enhanced annual leave for long service
• A wide variety of projects and sectors to work across
• Friendly, professional and supportive team environment
• Genuine opportunities for career growth and development

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).