Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Town Planner – Milton Keynes
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Hybrid Working
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced planning professional seeking a senior role where you can lead high-quality development projects and make a real impact? A well-established, independent planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive, client-focused planning advice across a broad range of development sectors is looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their growing Milton Keynes team.
About the Role
In this senior position you will take ownership of planning workstreams from feasibility through to consent and implementation, providing expert advice on planning strategy, managing complex applications, and liaising with clients and local authorities. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering pragmatic, commercially mindful planning solutions to developers, landowners and stakeholders across residential, mixed-use and strategic development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documentation
- Provide strategic planning advice and policy interpretation to clients
- Manage client relationships and act as a trusted point of contact throughout project delivery
- Engage with local planning authorities, consultees and stakeholders to secure positive outcomes
- Supervise and mentor junior planners and contribute to team development
- Advise on appeals, conditions, planning obligations and planning negotiations as required
About You
- Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
- Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or demonstrable progress toward chartership
- Significant experience in planning consultancy (or a mixed consultancy/local authority background)
- Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills
- Sound commercial awareness and confidence in leading project delivery
- Strong understanding of UK planning policy and development management processes
Why This Opportunity?
This is a chance to join a respected independent consultancy known for its broad planning expertise, pragmatic approach and supportive team culture. You'll work across diverse schemes, develop strong client relationships, and play a key role in shaping the growth of the Milton Keynes planning practice.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary with benefits
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Professional development and chartership support
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of planning projects
- Collaborative and engaging work environment
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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