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)