Senior Town Planner

Senior PlannerLocation: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well regarded and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Cheltenham based team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to take on a key role within a collaborative consultancy environment, working on a varied portfolio of planning projects across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The role would suit an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with increased responsibility and client exposure.

As a Senior Planner, you will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality planning advice and supporting the wider team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and delivering planning applications and appeals of varying scale and complexity

• Preparing planning appraisals, statements and strategy reports

• Liaising directly with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders

• Supporting Local Plan representations and planning policy submissions

• Mentoring and supporting junior planners

• Assisting with business development and client relationship management

To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

• Several years' professional planning experience within consultancy or local authority

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence managing projects and client relationships

• Progress toward or achievement of MRTPI accreditation

This Senior Planner position offers clear progression, exposure to high quality work, and the opportunity to play a senior role within a supportive and growing consultancy.

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