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Senior Town Planner

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
 Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working
 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced planning professional seeking a senior role where you can lead high-quality development projects and make a real impact? A well-established, independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive, client-focused planning advice across a broad range of development sectors is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Milton Keynes team.

About the Role

In this senior position you will take ownership of planning workstreams from feasibility through to consent and implementation, providing expert advice on planning strategy, managing complex applications, and liaising with clients and local authorities. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering pragmatic, commercially mindful planning solutions to developers, landowners and stakeholders across residential, mixed-use and strategic development projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation
Provide strategic planning advice and policy interpretation to clients
Manage client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact throughout project delivery
Engage with local planning authorities, consultees and stakeholders to secure positive outcomes
Supervise and mentor junior planners and contribute to team development
Advise on appeals, conditions, planning obligations and planning negotiations as requiredAbout You

Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or demonstrable progress toward chartership
Significant experience in planning consultancy (or a mixed consultancy/local authority background)
Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills
Sound commercial awareness and confidence in leading project delivery
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management processesWhy This Opportunity?

This is a chance to join a respected independent consultancy known for its broad planning expertise, pragmatic approach and supportive team culture. You'll work across diverse schemes, develop strong client relationships, and play a key role in shaping the growth of the Milton Keynes planning practice.

What's On Offer

Competitive salary with benefits
Hybrid working flexibility
Professional development and chartership support
Exposure to a varied portfolio of planning projects
Collaborative and engaging work environment 

Interested?
 For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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