Town Planner Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Jan 25, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: Town Planner Senior Town Planner

Location: Bedford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Town Planning Consultant to join their growing team.

This opportunity would suit a motivated planning professional with a minimum of two years' experience, gained either within a Local Planning Authority or the private sector, who is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the planning process, working closely with clients and senior colleagues on a varied and engaging workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant seeking strong career progression, responsibility, and exposure to a broad range of projects.

Key Requirements

  • Relevant professional planning experience within an LPA or private consultancy
  • MRTPI status (or working towards chartership) is strongly preferred
  • Experience across all aspects of town planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Confidence in direct client engagement and relationship management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

  • Excellent career progression and promotion prospects
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Salary negotiable, dependent on experience
  • Exposure to a diverse project portfolio
  • Supportive team culture with ongoing professional development

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)