Senior Town Planner
Location: Cardiff

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading national property consultancy on the appointment of a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Planning team in Cardiff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take the next step in their career, working within a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment on a diverse range of high profile projects across the South West and Wales.

Why Join This Firm?

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, generous pension, and holiday allowance
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Exposure to a wide range of residential, commercial, and mixed use developments

The Role:
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in supporting and leading on a variety of planning projects, including:

Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
Delivering high-quality planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
Managing projects from inception through to consent, ensuring timely and efficient delivery
Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to secure successful outcomes
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

About You:

MRTPI qualified, or actively working towards chartership
Minimum of 3 years' experience within consultancy or local authority
Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation
Excellent communication, report-writing, and project management skills
Commercially aware, proactive, and client-focused
Confident working independently as well as part of a collaborative team

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join a well-respected and forward-thinking consultancy where progression and professional development are actively encouraged.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.