Senior Planner
Location: Castle Donington
Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for their Castle Donington office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to join a respected private consultancy with a strong regional presence, working on a diverse portfolio of planning projects across multiple development sectors. The role offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to play a key role in supporting clients through the planning process from early feasibility to determination and post-consent stages.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will take ownership of your own caseload while contributing to the wider success of the planning team. Key responsibilities will include:
Managing and delivering planning applications across a range of development types
Preparing planning statements, appeals, and pre-application submissions
Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy assessments
Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
Supporting and mentoring junior planners as required
About You
To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:
A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
MRTPI status or be working towards chartership
Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines
Why Apply?
This Senior Planner position offers the opportunity to join a supportive and professional consultancy environment, with exposure to a wide range of projects and clear opportunities for career progression.
For more information about this Senior Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment