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Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Town Planner
Location: Nottingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team based in Nottingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, commercially focused planning advice across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The successful Senior Town Planner will play a key role in managing projects, supporting clients, and helping to drive the continued success of the business.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Clear career progression opportunities
Support with ongoing professional development and training
Exposure to a diverse range of planning projects
Collaborative and inclusive team environment
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you'll take responsibility for managing your own caseload of planning projects from inception through to determination. You'll provide expert planning advice to clients, prepare high quality planning submissions, and help mentor junior team members as part of the consultancy's continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of planning projects across multiple sectors
Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals
Lead on client communications, stakeholder engagement, and negotiations
Deliver high quality written reports, statements, and supporting documentation
Contribute to business development through networking and client relationship management
Support and mentor junior members of the team
Keep up to date with changes in planning policy and legislation
About You
We're seeking a proactive and ambitious Senior Town Planner who is confident managing projects and client relationships. You'll have a strong technical understanding of the UK planning system and a proven ability to deliver successful outcomes.
Requirements:
Degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
MRTPI-qualified (or working towards full accreditation)
3-6 years of experience within a planning consultancy or local authority
Excellent understanding of planning policy, development management, and appeals
Strong communication and report writing skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines
Commercial awareness and confidence in client facing roles
A positive, team-oriented attitude and passion for planning
If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin RecruitmentBefore You Apply
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