Senior Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Southampton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Southampton office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered planning professional to join a growing consultancy delivering planning advice across a diverse portfolio of development projects. The successful Senior Town Planner will work on a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes, supporting clients through the planning process and helping to deliver successful development outcomes.

The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning submission and determination. You will work closely with clients, consultants, and Local Planning Authorities to deliver strategic and commercially focused planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Leading the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis

Preparing Planning Statements and supporting documentation

Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact

Liaising and negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders

Coordinating with multidisciplinary consultant teams

Supporting and mentoring junior planners

Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualified with approximately 12-18 months post-chartership experience

Previous experience within a planning consultancy or local authority

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to a diverse range of development projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Clear opportunities for career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Town Planner looking to progress their career within a growing consultancy based in Southampton.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed