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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Planner is available at a respected planning consultancy in Bedford, offering a competitive salary based on experience.
  • The role requires proven experience within a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment, ideally with MRTPI qualification or working towards chartership.
  • Candidates will work on diverse projects in residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, managing planning applications and mentoring junior staff.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are provided, along with performance-related bonuses and professional development opportunities.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV and can contact Megan Field for further inquiries.

Senior Planner - Bedford (Full-Time, Permanent)Location: Bedford (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)Salary: Competitive, based on experience

An established and respected planning consultancy based in Bedford is seeking a Senior Planner to join its dynamic and growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Whats on offer?

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Professional development opportunities

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you'll work on a wide variety of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. You'll take a leading role in preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning advice, while mentoring junior team members and liaising directly with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit planning applications, policy representations, and appeals
  • Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
  • Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues
  • Contribute to business development and identify new opportunities

About You

  • MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership (ideal)
  • Proven experience within a consultancy, local authority, or developer environment
  • Strong understanding of UK planning legislation and policy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated, organised, and confident working independently or as part of a team

Interested?

For applications, please submit your CV above. For any further enquiries or more information on this opportunity, please contact Megan Field on or call .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.