Senior Town Planner : Planning Consultancy (Cardiff / Hybrid)
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)
Sector: Town Planning and Development Consultancy
Type: Permanent Full:time
An established and highly regarded planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of high:profile projects across Wales and the wider UK, within a supportive, commercially focused consultancy environment.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of planning advice and services across a varied project portfolio. You will take responsibility for managing projects, advising clients, and supporting junior members of the team.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects
* Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients
* Preparing high:quality reports, statements and planning submissions
* Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees
* Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team
* Contributing to business development and client relationship management
Candidate Profile
This opportunity would suit an experienced planner who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and delivering high:quality outcomes.
You will ideally have:
* MRTPI (or working towards with significant experience)
* Strong experience in UK planning consultancy or a similar professional environment
* Proven background in development management and/or strategic planning
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
* A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
Experience working on residential, mixed:use or strategic land projects would be advantageous.
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Private healthcare and wellbeing support
* Pension scheme and additional benefits
* Clear progression opportunities within a well:structured consultancy
* Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on CPD and career development
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner seeking career progression within a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 365 108 or