Senior Town Planner Location: Southampton Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Southampton office. This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered planning professional to join a growing consultancy delivering planning advice across a diverse portfolio of development projects. The successful Senior Town Planner will work on a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes, supporting clients through the planning process and helping to deliver successful development outcomes. The Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning submission and determination. You will work closely with clients, consultants, and Local Planning Authorities to deliver strategic and commercially focused planning solutions. Key Responsibilities Leading the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis Preparing Planning Statements and supporting documentation Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact Liaising and negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders Coordinating with multidisciplinary consultant teams Supporting and mentoring junior planners Candidate Requirements Degree in Town Planning or related discipline MRTPI quali...