Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Wallingford

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Wallingford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a growing consultancy working across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and planning strategy while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive working environment.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning application submission, negotiation, and determination.

You will work closely with a broad range of private sector clients, providing strategic planning advice and helping to secure successful outcomes across a variety of development schemes. The role offers excellent project responsibility and the opportunity to further develop your career as a Senior Town Planner within a respected consultancy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leading and managing planning applications and appeals
Preparing and reviewing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation
Undertaking site assessments and development feasibility studies
Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of sectors
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Attending client meetings, site visits, and planning consultations
Contributing to business development and networking activities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
Strong experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment
Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
Strong communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
Proven ability to manage projects and deadlines effectively
Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

WHAT'S ON OFFER

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a diverse range of planning projects
Strong client exposure and project responsibility
Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
Flexible working arrangements and excellent career prospects

Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)