Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

Job title: Town Planner/Senior Town Planner

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

I'm currently working on behalf of a highly respected, design-led planning and development consultancy in London that is looking to appoint either a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who wants to work on high-quality, complex projects across London and the South East - within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering planning strategy, development management, and regeneration advice across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The role offers exposure to:

  • Major residential and mixed-use schemes

  • Urban regeneration projects

  • Commercial and strategic land developments

  • Appeals and planning strategy work

  • High-profile London-based sites

Depending on your level, you'll either be developing your project leadership skills or already leading client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

About You

For Town Planner level:

  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards)

  • Experience within a consultancy or local authority

  • Strong report writing and project coordination skills

  • Confident communicator with clients and stakeholders

For Senior Town Planner level:

  • MRTPI qualified

  • Proven experience managing planning applications and appeals

  • Strong client-facing and business development skills

  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff

  • Commercial awareness and strategic thinking

Why This Role?
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture

  • Genuine career progression opportunities

  • Exposure to complex and high-value projects

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Central London office location

  • Hybrid working

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner who wants to accelerate their career in a respected consultancy environment where quality and professionalism are paramount.

If you'd like to discuss this opportunity confidentially, please get in touch for further details.