Senior Town Planner Or Principal Town Planner

Senior to Principal Town PlannerLocation: Winchester, UK

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established town planning consultancy in their search for a Senior to Principal Town Planner to join their expanding team in Winchester. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company renowned for leading prestigious, large-scale projects that have had a transformative impact on communities and places.

The successful candidate will work on a wide range of high-profile projects, helping shape the future of urban development. The office is centrally located in Winchester, offering the benefit of free onsite parking, and a strong focus on work-life balance with flexible working hours and location options.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and managing planning projects from inception to completion
• Advising clients on planning strategies and managing planning applications
• Working closely with senior leadership on complex and high-profile projects
• Providing support with project delivery, site assessments, and stakeholder communication
• Contributing to the growth of the business through client engagement and project acquisition

What we're looking for:

• Experience in Town Planning, ideally with a background in both residential and commercial projects
• RTPI membership (or eligibility to achieve it)
• Strong understanding of planning regulations, policies, and development management
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), with annual review
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Pension scheme, cycle2work scheme, and professional RTPI subscription fees
• Support for gaining RTPI membership if not already held
• Technical training through CPD, alongside business skills development with Directors
• Flexible working hours and location
• Additional benefits including a day off for staff birthdays, 25 days annual leave, plus Christmas and bank holidays

If you're an experienced planner looking to take the next step in your career and work on exciting and impactful projects, we'd 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