Senior Town Planner
Location: Woking
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join the team in Woking. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company with a strong national reputation, where you’ll contribute to a wide variety of projects and have real scope to progress your career.
Why Join?
1. Competitive salary and benefits package
2. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
3. Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
4. Exposure to a wide variety of exciting, high-profile projects
5. Supportive team culture with opportunities to mentor and be mentored
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice and applications for a diverse range of schemes. From residential and commercial developments through to infrastructure and energy projects, you’ll be managing applications, coordinating with clients and consultants, and supporting junior planners within the team.
Key Responsibilities
6. Preparing, managing and submitting planning applications and appeals
7. Coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) where required
8. Contributing to planning strategies and Local Plan representations
9. Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients
10. Supporting the wider team in business development and mentoring junior staff
About You
11. MRTPI Chartered Town Planner (or working towards chartership)
12. 3-6 years’ planning experience within consultancy, housebuilding, or local authority
13. Strong knowledge of UK planning policy and legislation
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
15. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines