Planning Consultant / Senior Planning Consultant
Location: Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive, plus bonus scheme, car allowance, private health insurance, and enhanced annual leave for long service
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected planning and heritage consultancy in their search for a Planning Consultant or Senior Planning Consultant to join their successful and growing team in Buckinghamshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting and high-profile projects across sectors such as residential, commercial, leisure, healthcare, and retail. The successful candidate will join a positive, collaborative environment and play a key role in delivering expert advice to a broad client base, including major national brands, developers, and public sector bodies.
The Role
This position is ideal for a chartered planner with at least two to five years' experience in a consultancy or similar environment. The successful candidate will sit between Senior and Principal level, with clear opportunities for progression and development. The role involves leading on planning applications and appeals, providing expert advice to clients, and actively contributing to business development.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality planning advice to clients and colleagues
Manage planning applications, appraisals, and appeals
Write planning and appeal statements; give evidence at hearings
Attend and lead client meetings, local authority meetings, and public consultations
Support and mentor junior staff as required
Liaise with stakeholders to negotiate and resolve planning matters
Stay up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practice
Contribute to fee forecasting and internal reporting
Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
Represent the company at networking events and promote the business via professional platforms such as LinkedInRequirements:
Chartered Member of the RTPI or close to submission
Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
Minimum of 2 years' experience (Senior Planner level) or 5+ years (Consultant/Principal Consultant level)
Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and national policy
Strong communication and report writing skills
Confident managing multiple projects and liaising with clients and local authorities
Commercial awareness and an interest in business developmentWhat's on Offer:
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Car allowance and private health insurance
Flexible working hours and hybrid model (3 days office / 2 days home)
Enhanced annual leave for long service
A wide variety of projects and sectors to work across
Friendly, professional and supportive team environment
Genuine opportunities for career growth and developmentFor more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)