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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG42QU, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • An exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner has opened at a planning consultancy in Nottingham, focusing on diverse town planning projects.
  • Candidates should ideally have a relevant undergraduate degree, a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning, and experience in the field, with MRTPI accreditation preferred.
  • The role requires managing complex projects, building client relationships, and preparing detailed planning reports.
  • A full UK driving license is essential for the position, which offers a competitive salary along with a generous benefits package.
  • The company emphasizes professional development and offers employee ownership benefits, including potential tax-free bonuses.

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Nottingham

OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planner to join a dynamic and growing planning consultancy based in the heart of Nottingham. With a variety of projects spanning the Midlands and beyond, we work across all sectors, collaborating closely with public sector, private, and community clients. This is your chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team, with access to exciting projects and professional development opportunities.

Roles and ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Planner, you will work on a diverse range of town planning projects, from promoting large-scale developments to preparing and submitting planning applications, handling appeals, and making local plan representations.

Your role will include:

  • Managing a range of complex and high-profile projects.
  • Building and maintaining client relationships, delivering high-quality service, and representing the company professionally.
  • Preparing detailed planning reports, conducting thorough analysis, and presenting information effectively.
  • Actively participating in a mentoring program geared toward your professional growth and RTPI Accreditation, if not already chartered.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A relevant undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) and a postgraduate qualification in Town Planning.
  • Ideally MRTPI accredited, or actively working towards accreditation, with support provided.
  • Experience in town planning, in either the public or private sector.
  • A full UK driving license is essential.

Salary & BenefitsA competitive salary, alongside a generous benefits package, including:

  • A pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option.
  • Private health insurance and life insurance.
  • Contributions toward professional subscriptions.
  • A Cycle to Work scheme and opportunities for local volunteer work.
  • Employee ownership benefits, including potential tax-free bonuses and future financial incentives as part of a supportive and inclusive work culture.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a thriving environment with ample opportunities for development and growth.

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.