Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Colchester

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a successful and expanding planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their highly regarded Planning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key role within a collaborative and supportive environment, where your input will shape projects across a broad mix of residential, rural, and mixed-use developments. The company offers excellent career progression and encourages ongoing professional development.

• Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications and appeals

• Carry out site appraisals and deliver strategic planning advice to clients

• Work across a variety of development types, including residential and rural schemes

• Liaise with local authorities, stakeholders, and the public throughout the planning process

• Stay current with UK planning policy and legislative changes

• Support junior team members and contribute to team-wide success

• Qualifications: Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or related field. MRTPI qualified or working towards

• Experience: Experience in planning, with consultancy or local authority background

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and local policy frameworks

• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, time management, and teamwork

• Attributes: Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to grow within a supportive team

• Generous salary and benefits package

• Flexible working arrangements and strong work-life balance

• Commitment to professional development and ongoing training

• Work on diverse and interesting projects across multiple sectors

• Friendly, down-to-earth office environment with a strong team culture

This is an exciting role with real scope for long-term career growth. If you're ready for your next step or simply want to learn more, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on or email .