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Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner | Associate Director

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Planner / Associate Planner / Associate Director - Town Planning 

Location: Nottingham 

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in the appointment of Senior Planner | Associate Planner roles within their Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, multidisciplinary planning and design practice working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK. The team delivers high-quality planning advice on schemes ranging from urban regeneration and residential development to strategic planning, EIA development, and major mixed-use and infrastructure projects.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation, professional development, and client-focused delivery are central to the culture. The business works with a wide range of clients including major housebuilders, developers, investors, and commercial organisations, providing expert advice across the full planning lifecycle.

With ambitious growth plans in place, this is an exciting time to join a business that values initiative, energy, and a proactive approach to delivering successful planning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, and consultations
Develop and implement planning strategies to support sustainable development and growth
Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies, and planning assessments
Prepare high-quality Planning Statements, Appraisals, and Statements of Case
Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and communities to support project delivery
Provide clear and commercially focused planning advice to clients and internal teams
Monitor changes in planning policy, legislation, and industry best practice
Contribute to the delivery of projects across residential, mixed-use, and regeneration sectorsRequirements:

Experience in a Planning role within consultancy, local authority, or development sectors
RTPI accredited degree (or working towards RTPI Chartership)
Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policy, and processes
Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Confident stakeholder engagement and client-facing abilities
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
A proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative team-focused approachAdditional Information:

This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be based in the Nottingham office 2-3 days per week. The organisation promotes a flexible and trust-based working culture, with access to a wide network of professionals across the wider group structure.

Benefits include competitive salary, private medical cover, professional subscription support, and strong career development opportunities within a growing national planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a forward-thinking consultancy working on high-profile and meaningful development projects across the UK.

Interested?
 
 The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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