Senior Town Planner

JOB TITLE: SENIOR TOWN PLANNER
LOCATION: STOURBRIDGE

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well respected consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Stourbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality planning advice across a diverse portfolio of projects. The successful Senior Town Planner will work across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, taking on a key role in project delivery and client management.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead on a variety of planning projects, managing applications from initial appraisal through to determination while providing strategic advice to clients.

You will play a key role within the team, working closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and Local Planning Authorities, while also supporting and mentoring junior planners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Managing a range of planning applications and appeals
* Providing strategic planning advice to clients
* Leading site appraisals and feasibility assessments
* Preparing high-quality planning statements and reports
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
* Managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members
* Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations

WHAT WE''RE LOOKING FOR

* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
* Chartered Member of the RTPI
* Strong experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
* Excellent knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
* Strong report writing and project management skills
* Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
* A proactive and commercially aware approach

WHAT''S ON OFFER

* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid working flexibility
* Opportunity to take a lead role on a variety of projects
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Clear career progression and professional development opportunities

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)