Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner - Stratford

Location: Stratford (West Midlands)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced and commercially-minded planning professional ready to take the next step in your career? A reputable multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy - delivering strategic planning solutions across a wide range of sectors and scales - is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their Stratford team.

About the Opportunity

This role offers a chance to lead and manage planning projects from concept through to consent, working collaboratively with clients, local authorities and technical specialists. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team working on planning applications, land promotions and strategic development proposals across residential, mixed-use and regeneration schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning advice on the development potential of land and buildings
• Lead the preparation and management of planning applications and related submissions
• Conduct planning policy research and draft representations for consultations and examinations
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify land and development opportunities and contribute to wider business growth
• Support or lead work on planning obligations, condition discharges, appeals and inquiries as required

About You

• Relevant planning qualification (Town Planning, Urban Planning or similar)
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working toward chartership
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage projects and priorities in a fast-paced consultancy environment
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders

Why This Role?

You'll join an expanding planning team within a respected consultancy known for delivering commercial, pragmatic and innovative planning advice. The role provides excellent exposure to varied project types, client sectors and the opportunity to influence outcomes from early-stage strategy to decision and delivery - all while developing your own professional profile and career progression.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with benefits package
• Support for professional development and chartership progression
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and remote working
• A collaborative team environment with exposure to high-profile projects
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the direction of the local planning practice

Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed).