Senior Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: London

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their established team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a respected consultancy known for delivering high-quality planning advice across a wide range of high-profile projects. The successful Senior Town Planner will gain exposure to complex and prestigious developments across sectors including residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a leading role in the delivery of planning projects, managing applications and providing strategic advice to clients.

You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, guiding projects from early-stage feasibility through to determination, while also supporting and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a range of planning applications and appeals

Providing strategic planning advice to clients

Leading on site appraisals and development feasibility assessments

Preparing high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders

Managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

Candidate Requirements

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline

Chartered Member of the RTPI

Strong experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment

Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation

Strong report writing and project management skills

Excellent communication and client-facing abilities

Commercial awareness and a proactive approach

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex planning projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed