Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Studley

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded residential developer in the search for a Senior Planner to join their growing Technical Team based in Studley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to play a key role in securing planning consents, promoting strategic land opportunities, and supporting the continued growth of a successful regional business.

The Role

Reporting to the Planning Manager / Planning Director, the Senior Planner will be responsible for managing a programme of planning promotion and planning submissions across a range of residential development projects. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the preparation, coordination, and submission of planning applications, while also supporting the wider land and technical teams in bringing forward both immediate and strategic sites.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of planning work and requires regular collaboration with landowners, consultants, local authorities, developers, politicians, and local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake site assessments, planning history reviews, policy analysis, and strategic site appraisals to support land acquisition and development opportunities
• Prepare and manage a variety of planning applications including Outline, Full, Reserved Matters, and discharge of conditions applications
• Coordinate and brief internal teams, external consultants, and Local Planning Authority officers throughout the planning process
• Produce Design & Access Statements and supporting planning documentation to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Organise and attend stakeholder and public consultation events, representing the business professionally at all times
• Support the promotion of medium and long-term strategic sites through the local plan process
• Assist with workload coordination and quality checking within the team when deputising for senior management
• Mentor and support junior members of the planning team, helping to develop their technical knowledge and professional skills
• Contribute to key business decisions and attend regional meetings as the planning subject matter expert when required

Requirements

• Previous experience managing planning applications within either the private or public sector
• Degree and/or Masters qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline with RTPI accreditation
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organised, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career progression and involvement in a diverse pipeline of residential development projects.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)