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Senior Town Planner
Location: Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly regarded planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Saint Ives, Cambridgeshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner keen to take the next step in their career, with a clear focus on progression and professional development.

Why Join?

Competitive salary and benefits package

A strong reputation with an exciting project portfolio across residential, commercial and mixed-use developments

Clear career progression routes with genuine opportunities to step up into more senior roles

A collaborative and supportive team environment

Hybrid working options available

The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering a range of planning projects. You will liaise directly with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, and be instrumental in driving applications forward. You will also support and mentor junior planners, helping to develop their careers while continuing to grow your own.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals

Providing clear and commercially focused planning advice

Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

Supporting business development opportunities and contributing to the consultancy's growth

Acting as a mentor and role model to junior staff

Demonstrating a drive for personal and professional progression

About You

MRTPI Chartered or working towards chartership

3-6 years' experience within planning consultancy or local authority

Strong understanding of UK planning policy and legislation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ambitious, commercially aware and committed to career progression

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