Senior Planner
Location: Skipton
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well respected consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Skipton office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in rural, residential, and estate-based development projects across the UK.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will lead on a range of planning projects, providing strategic advice and managing applications from initial feasibility through to determination. You will work closely with landowners, private estates, and rural businesses, delivering commercially focused planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals
Providing strategic planning advice across rural and residential projects
Undertaking site appraisals and policy analysis
Drafting and reviewing Planning Statements and supporting documents
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Liaising and negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong consultancy or local authority experience
Experience within rural or residential planning (desirable)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangements
Exposure to high-quality rural and estate-based projects
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist consultancy
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a respected rural-focused consultancy in Skipton.
If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)