Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner - Bedford - Leading Employee-Owned Planning ConsultancyLocation: Bedford, UKSalary: Negotiable, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for the next step in your career? We're working in partnership with one of the UK's leading employee-owned planning-led consultancies to recruit a Senior Town Planner to join their Bedford office.

Our client is a nationally respected, employee-owned consultancy providing multi-disciplinary advice to both private and public sector clients across the development industry. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth, they offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where planners are encouraged to thrive and lead.

The company also works closely across a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Planning Research & Analysis

• Masterplanning & Urban Design

• Architecture

• Transport & Infrastructure

• Sustainability Engineering

• Environmental Services

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

• Private healthcare (BUPA)

• Life insurance

• Enhanced maternity scheme

• Company pension (with salary sacrifice)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Professional subscriptions paid

• Hybrid working model

• Active CPD and training programme

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality planning advice and manage projects of varying scales. Working under the guidance of senior professionals, you'll also have the autonomy to lead smaller projects and build client relationships independently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing commercial planning advice and high-quality submissions

• Managing consultant teams and external stakeholders

• Liaising with local planning authorities and representing clients' interests

• Developing strong working relationships with clients and partners

• Supporting the growth and success of the Bedford office

• Degree in Town Planning or a related field

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (public or private sector)

• Strong knowledge of UK planning regulations and procedures

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Motivated, collaborative and client-focused approach

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on or email