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.