Senior Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • Feb 25, 2026
Full time Consultant

Job Description

Senior Town Planner - London (Private Planning Consultancy)

We are working exclusively with a well-established, independent planning consultancy to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their London office.

This highly respected practice provides strategic planning advice across residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects nationwide. With a strong reputation for technical expertise and commercially focused advice, the firm supports clients through the full development lifecycle - from early-stage site promotion and strategy through to planning applications and appeals.

This appointment represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner seeking greater responsibility, high-quality project exposure, and a clear pathway for progression within a supportive and well-regarded consultancy environment.



The Role

As Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with directors and clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading planning strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes

  • Preparing and reviewing planning statements, representations and appeal documentation

  • Managing and submitting planning applications

  • Liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and key stakeholders

  • Advising clients on planning risk, strategy and site promotion

  • Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships



About You

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartership with relevant experience)

  • Strong UK planning experience, ideally within a private consultancy environment

  • Excellent working knowledge of national and local planning policy

  • Confident communicator with strong report writing skills

  • Commercially aware, proactive and capable of managing projects independently

  • Comfortable working in a client-facing capacity



The Opportunity

  • Join a respected London-based planning consultancy with an established client base

  • Exposure to high-profile and strategically significant projects

  • Collaborative team culture with direct access to senior leadership

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Clear scope for progression within a growing London office

If you are a driven Senior Planner seeking a new challenge within a dynamic and reputable consultancy, please submit your CV in confidence for further discussion.

For a confidential conversation, contact us directly to learn more about this opportunity.