Senior Town Planner

Senior Town PlannerLocation: Bury St Edmunds

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Bury St Edmunds office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a leading role within a respected consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers strong technical exposure, client contact, and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team environment.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects, providing high-quality planning advice and support to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries

• Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis

• Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients

• Leading on appeals and planning strategy work

• Attending site visits, meetings, and committee hearings where required

• Mentoring and supporting junior planning staff

About You

The successful candidate will have:

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

• RTPI membership (Chartered)

• Significant experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment

• Strong understanding of the UK planning system

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven project management and leadership experience

• An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach

Why Apply?

• Lead projects within a friendly and experienced planning team

• Work on a diverse range of high-profile projects

• Hybrid working options

• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

For further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Bury St Edmunds, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.