Senior Town Planner

Senior Chartered Town Planner
Location: Shropshire
Sector: Planning Consultancy / Property & Development
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Flexible Package

Are you a seasoned Chartered Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established, multi-disciplinary planning and property consultancy?
We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected UK planning and development practice with offices across Shropshire, Oswestry and Welshpool. The firm combines deep local knowledge with broad expertise across rural, residential, commercial and strategic development work.

About the Role
As a Senior Chartered Town Planner, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex planning projects from inception to delivery. You'll be instrumental in advising clients, shaping planning strategies, and ensuring high quality outcomes across both private and public sector assignments. This role offers the opportunity to influence growth, mentor junior planners, and become a recognised leader within a trusted regional consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning advice.

Provide expert input on major residential, rural, commercial and mixed-use schemes.

Build and maintain strong client relationships and develop new business opportunities.

Guide and mentor junior staff, helping to build capability and consistency across the team.

Stay ahead of planning policy, regulations and best practice to deliver proactive advice.

About You

Full Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).

Substantial experience in UK town planning consultancy delivery.

Proven track record leading complex planning projects and client engagement.

Excellent technical knowledge of planning law, policy frameworks, and development management.

Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.

Why This Role?

Join a well-established multidisciplinary practice that blends planning, surveying and property services, delivering holistic solutions for clients.

Work on a varied and engaging portfolio of projects where your expertise will be valued.

Supportive environment that encourages professional growth and autonomy.

Exposure to both technical and strategic facets of planning across rural, urban and strategic development schemes.

How to Apply
If you're an ambitious Senior Planner eager to lead, develop and make an impact, please send your CV to Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment or call (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed