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Senior/Principal Town Planner
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior/Principal Town Planner
Location: Loughborough
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and established planning consultancy in their search for a Senior/Principal Town Planner to join their thriving Loughborough office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner to take a significant step forward in their career, working on a strong and diverse project pipeline with clear opportunities for progression.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Exposure to a varied mix of residential, commercial, and strategic development projects
Strong emphasis on professional development and career progression
Supportive, collaborative team environment with mentorship from industry experts
The Role
As a Senior / Principal Town Planner, you will manage a broad range of planning projects, providing expert advice to clients and leading on planning applications, appeals, and strategic development work. You will develop and maintain strong client relationships, contribute to business development, and support junior staff as the team continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing, managing, and delivering planning applications, appeals, and development strategies
Providing high level planning advice to clients across a range of sectors
Building and maintaining strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business
Representing clients at committees, hearings, consultations, and public meetings
Supporting the development and mentoring of junior planners
Playing an active role in business development and identifying new opportunities
Managing project timelines, budgets, and quality to ensure successful outcomes
About You
The ideal Senior / Principal Town Planner will be driven, organised, and commercially minded, with a strong understanding of UK planning policy and a passion for delivering high-quality work.
Requirements:
RTPI accredited degree or postgraduate qualification
MRTPI status (or close to submission for Senior level)
Relevant experience in planning, ideally within private consultancy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage clients and deliver high-quality planning outcomes
Strong project management capabilities
Confident, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior/Principal Town Planner seeking greater responsibility, a supportive environment, and a strong platform for long term progression.
If you are interested in this Senior/Principal Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin RecruitmentBefore You Apply
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