Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Town Planner – Stratford
Location: Stratford (West Midlands)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced and commercially-minded planning professional ready to take the next step in your career? A reputable multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy – delivering strategic planning solutions across a wide range of sectors and scales – is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their Stratford team.
About the Opportunity
This role offers a chance to lead and manage planning projects from concept through to consent, working collaboratively with clients, local authorities and technical specialists. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team working on planning applications, land promotions and strategic development proposals across residential, mixed-use and regeneration schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert planning advice on the development potential of land and buildings
- Lead the preparation and management of planning applications and related submissions
- Conduct planning policy research and draft representations for consultations and examinations
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Identify land and development opportunities and contribute to wider business growth
- Support or lead work on planning obligations, condition discharges, appeals and inquiries as required
About You
- Relevant planning qualification (Town Planning, Urban Planning or similar)
- Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working toward chartership
- Strong understanding of the UK planning system and policy framework
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage projects and priorities in a fast-paced consultancy environment
- Commercial awareness and the confidence to engage with clients and stakeholders
Why This Role?
You'll join an expanding planning team within a respected consultancy known for delivering commercial, pragmatic and innovative planning advice. The role provides excellent exposure to varied project types, client sectors and the opportunity to influence outcomes from early-stage strategy to decision and delivery – all while developing your own professional profile and career progression.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with benefits package
- Support for professional development and chartership progression
- Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and remote working
- A collaborative team environment with exposure to high-profile projects
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the direction of the local planning practice
Interested?
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on or .
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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