Senior Town Planner
Location: Nottingham
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with very well established, and reputable consultancy, in their search for a Senior Planner for their Nottingham office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, working on a wide-ranging portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, energy, and mixed-use developments. The role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, support junior colleagues, and play a key role in delivering commercially focused planning advice.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
Provide clear, strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors
Undertake site appraisals and planning policy assessments
Prepare high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation
Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
Support and mentor junior members of the planning team
About You
The successful Senior Town Planner will have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
MRTPI status or be working towards chartership
Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines
Why Apply?
This Senior Town Planner role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy with a strong national presence, a collaborative culture, and clear opportunities for career progression.
If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position in Nottingham, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information