Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Preston

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work across a broad portfolio of projects spanning commercial, healthcare, heritage, retail, leisure, residential, and public sector developments. The company has established a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice and securing successful outcomes for clients nationwide.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing planning applications and appeals, preparing planning strategies, liaising with local authorities and stakeholders, and supporting junior team members. The position offers genuine career progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI Chartered status preferred
• Several years'' experience within a private consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing, project management, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Clear progression opportunities
• Varied and high-quality project work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Town Planner looking to join a well-established consultancy with an impressive pipeline of work and long-term growth plans.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)