Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Bedford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Sheffield team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across both the private and public sectors, with the chance to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will provide expert planning advice to a wide range of clients, delivering high-quality reports, applications, and submissions. You will manage relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants, while playing a key role in driving projects forward and supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and supporting documents.

• Providing tailored planning advice to clients across sectors.

• Coordinating with technical consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Leading on smaller projects and contributing to larger initiatives.

• Supporting business development activities within the Sheffield office.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.

• Private healthcare (BUPA).

• Life insurance and company pension scheme.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Enhanced maternity scheme.

• Professional subscriptions paid.

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• Ongoing CPD and tailored career development.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or related discipline.

• MRTPI qualification (or working towards it).

• Minimum of 3 years'' professional experience (private or public sector).

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.

• Excellent communication, report-writing, and project management skills.

• A proactive and motivated approach with strong client-facing ability.

If you''re a Planner ready to step up, or an established Senior Planner looking for a fresh challenge, this role offers outstanding progression and the chance to work with a respected and growing practice.

Interested?
Contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)