Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Oxford
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected property and development consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a commercially focused environment, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, mixed-use, and strategic land developments. The role offers a strong blend of planning policy and development management work, providing excellent exposure across the full planning lifecycle.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a leading role in delivering planning projects from initial strategy through to submission and determination.
You will work across both policy and development management projects, managing your own schemes while leading on more complex developments, supporting junior team members, and further developing your career as a Senior Town Planner within a dynamic and growing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Leading and managing planning applications and development management projects
* Supporting and contributing to planning policy and site promotion work
* Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and documentation
* Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
* Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
* Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
* Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
* Supporting pre-application discussions, appeals, and major developments
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
* RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
* MRTPI qualified
* Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or similar environment
* Proven experience across both planning policy and development management
* Strong understanding of the UK planning system
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
* A proactive and commercially aware approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work across policy, development management, and strategic land
* Exposure to high-quality and diverse planning projects
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)