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Senior Planning Consutlant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Planning Consultant located in Leicester with Penguin Recruitment, a leading multidisciplinary design practice in the UK.
  • Candidates should ideally be chartered members of the RTPI or working towards it, with knowledge of the English planning system and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing and managing planning applications, liaising with clients and authorities, and presenting proposals at public meetings.
  • The role offers a competitive salary package along with benefits such as a pension scheme, healthcare, and a discount account.
  • The company promotes a positive work environment with regular social events and is eager to meet ambitious candidates who wish to advance their careers in town planning.

Job Title: Senior Planning Consultant

Location: Leicester

The Company:

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the largest and most successful multidisciplinary design practices in the UK.

My client is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to join the team in the Leicester studio, reporting to our Planning Director.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Be a chartered member of the RTPI or be working towards chartered membership of the RTPI (ideally through an accredited degree route)
  • Have knowledge of the English planning system and an eagerness to learn more
  • Be able to assist in the preparation, submission and management pre-application enquiries, Planning applications, appeals and local plan representations
  • Liaise with clients, third parties and planning authorities on all relevant matters
  • Present proposals at public meetings and community consultation events

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of the English planning system and a strong desire to learn more.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to present confidently in public settings.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Capacity to perform well under pressure, managing tight deadlines effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes; familiarity with Adobe software (e.g. InDesign) would be an advantage.
  • Full UK driving licence is required.

Why Join?

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Pension scheme for long-term financial planning.
  • Healthcare scheme for personal well-being.
  • Perkbox discount account, providing access to various savings and offers.
  • Smart Go travel scheme.
  • Regular social events, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.

If you are ambitious, committed, and looking to build a successful career in town planning, we would love to hear from you.

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

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.