Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner
CV-LibraryLoughborough, LeicestershirepermanentPosted: 27 April 2026
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Location: Midlands (Hybrid Working)
About the Company
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering expert planning, development economics and design services. The company advises major developers, house-builders and public sector clients on complex and prestigious projects across England and Wales, and is known for its collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive culture.
The Role
As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant planning projects, including strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established planning professional to join a growing consultancy and work on high-profile and varied schemes in a supportive and progressive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver planning advice and project support across a range of development projects
Manage planning applications, appeals and development management processes
Provide strategic planning advice to clients
Coordinate planning projects and liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
Support junior team members and contribute to team developmentAbout You
MRTPI qualified
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to apply planning knowledge within the wider property and development context
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Confident in client-facing situations and managing projects
Energetic, proactive and motivated to learn and progressBenefits & Rewards
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days
Regular CPD and professional development opportunities
Private medical insurance
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care vouchers
Staff discounts across property, financial services and major retailers
Staff referral bonus scheme
Friendly, collaborative consultancy environment with varied and interesting project workInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Location: Midlands (Hybrid Working)
About the Company
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering expert planning, development economics and design services. The company advises major developers, house-builders and public sector clients on complex and prestigious projects across England and Wales, and is known for its collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive culture.
The Role
As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant planning projects, including strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established planning professional to join a growing consultancy and work on high-profile and varied schemes in a supportive and progressive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver planning advice and project support across a range of development projects
Manage planning applications, appeals and development management processes
Provide strategic planning advice to clients
Coordinate planning projects and liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
Support junior team members and contribute to team developmentAbout You
MRTPI qualified
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to apply planning knowledge within the wider property and development context
Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Confident in client-facing situations and managing projects
Energetic, proactive and motivated to learn and progressBenefits & Rewards
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days
Regular CPD and professional development opportunities
Private medical insurance
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Eye care vouchers
Staff discounts across property, financial services and major retailers
Staff referral bonus scheme
Friendly, collaborative consultancy environment with varied and interesting project workInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)