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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment
Cardiff
money-bag £45000 - £55000/annum
Posted: 25 May 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 June 2026
Ref: 225152595

Senior Town Planner - Cardiff (Hybrid)
Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 + bonus + benefits

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading consultancy? We''re working with a highly respected national property and planning firm to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their thriving Cardiff office.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team that delivers some of the UK''s most high-profile and complex planning projects - from major mixed-use developments to strategic regeneration and infrastructure schemes. You''ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that encourages professional growth and values high-quality planning advice.



The Role

You''ll play a key role in delivering successful outcomes for a diverse client base, including developers, landowners, local authorities, and institutional investors. You''ll manage your own caseload of projects, support senior colleagues on large-scale applications, and contribute to business development activities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.

  • Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis.

  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.

  • Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and design teams.

  • Supporting and mentoring junior planners.



About You

You''ll be MRTPI qualified (or working towards it) with a proven track record in consultancy or local authority planning. You''ll bring excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for shaping sustainable and deliverable development.

Essential skills and experience:

  • MRTPI qualified (or eligible for chartership).

  • Solid understanding of the UK planning system and current policy.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Experience managing planning applications and appeals.

  • Proactive, organised, and commercially minded.



What''s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

  • 25 days'' holiday plus bank holidays.

  • Private healthcare, pension scheme, and professional subscriptions.

  • Excellent progression opportunities within a leading, multi-disciplinary environment.

If you''re looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role within one of the UK''s most respected planning teams, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

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