Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner

Position: Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner (Permanent)
Senior Town Planner

Location:

Nottingham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with very well established, and reputable consultancy, in their search for a Senior Planner for their Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, working on a wide-ranging portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, energy, and mixed-use developments. The role offers the chance to take ownership of projects, support junior colleagues, and play a key role in delivering commercially focused planning advice.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will:

Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions

Provide clear, strategic planning advice to clients across multiple sectors

Undertake site appraisals and planning policy assessments

Prepare high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation

Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, and multidisciplinary teams

Support and mentor junior members of the planning team

About You

The successful Senior Town Planner will 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 Town Planner role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy with a strong national presence, a collaborative culture, and clear opportunities for career progression.

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position in Nottingham, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information