Senior Town Planner Location: 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 .