Senior Town Planner Principal Town Planner

Senior Town PlannerLocation: Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with very well established, and reputable consultancy, in their search for a Senior Planner for their Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, working on a wide-ranging portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, energy, and mixed-use developments. The role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, support junior colleagues, and play a key role in delivering commercially focused planning advice.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions

• Provide clear, strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors

• Undertake site appraisals and planning policy assessments

• Prepare high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation

• Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams

• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team

The successful Senior Town Planner will have:

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

• MRTPI status or be working towards chartership

• Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority environment

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines

This Senior Town Planner role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy with a strong national presence, a collaborative culture, and clear opportunities for career progression.

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