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Senior Town Planner

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Wallingford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Wallingford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and planning strategy while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive working environment.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning application submission, negotiation, and determination.

You will work closely with a broad range of private sector clients, providing strategic planning advice and helping to secure successful outcomes across a variety of development schemes. The role offers excellent project responsibility and the opportunity to further develop your career as a Senior Town Planner within a respected consultancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
* Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation
* Undertaking site assessments and development feasibility studies
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of sectors
* Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members
* Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning consultations
* Contributing to business development and networking activities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
* MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
* Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
* Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
* Strong communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
* Proven ability to manage projects and deadlines effectively
* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

WHAT'S ON OFFER

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
* Strong client exposure and project responsibility
* Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
* Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
* Flexible working arrangements and excellent career prospects

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at

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