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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 7 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Senior Town Planner in London with a leading UK planning consultancy offering a salary range of £45,000 to £60,000 plus bonuses and hybrid working options.
The role requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant planning experience and MRTPI qualification.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of the UK planning system and London-specific policies, along with proven consultancy or local authority experience.
Responsibilities include managing planning applications, advising clients, leading project delivery, and mentoring junior team members.
This opportunity is ideal for a proactive planner looking to advance their career in a collaborative and ambitious environment.

Senior Town Planner - London | Leading UK Planning Consultancy | £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working

Are you a talented Senior Town Planner ready to make your mark at one of the UK's fastest-growing planning consultancies? I'm working exclusively with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team who are looking to strengthen their London office with a commercially minded and passionate planner.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-profile schemes, ranging from large-scale mixed-use developments to regeneration and strategic land projects. If you're looking to be part of a collaborative and ambitious environment with real room to grow, this one's for you.

The Role:

You'll play a key role in leading projects, advising clients, and working closely with planning authorities and key stakeholders. This is a client-facing role with a strong focus on delivery, business development, and mentoring junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing planning applications, appeals, and site appraisals
Providing strategic advice to a wide range of clients (including developers, landowners, and local authorities)
Leading on project delivery and contributing to business development
Supporting the team in mentoring and developing junior planners

What We're Looking For:

MRTPI qualified with 4+ years of relevant planning experience
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and London-specific policy landscape
Proven experience in consultancy or local authority (private sector background preferred)
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and a passion for delivering quality planning outcomes

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner who's ready to take the next step in their career and be part of something ambitious.

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