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Senior Town Planner

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: City of London, London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning and development consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their London office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join one of the UK's most respected planning consultancies, working on a portfolio of nationally significant residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, infrastructure, and urban development projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and strategic planning advice while working alongside some of the industry's leading planning professionals.

THE ROLE

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

You will be responsible for managing client relationships, coordinating project teams, and providing strategic planning advice across a broad range of sectors. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to work on some of the UK's most high-profile developments within a market-leading consultancy environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Leading planning applications and appeals across a range of development sectors
* Managing complex planning projects from inception through to completion
* Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation
* Undertaking planning appraisals and development feasibility assessments
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients and consultant teams
* Supporting major developments and Environmental Impact Assessment projects where required
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders
* Managing client relationships and attending project meetings, consultations, and presentations
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
* MRTPI qualified
* Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
* Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
* Experience managing complex planning applications and development projects
* Strong client-facing, communication, and negotiation skills
* Excellent report writing and project management abilities
* Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to business development

WHAT'S ON OFFER

* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious development projects
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Structured professional development and career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and highly respected team environment
* Exposure to landmark schemes across London and the UK
* Ongoing support for career development and leadership progression

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

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