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About the Opportunity Our client is a well-established and highly regarded planning consultancy with a strong presence across the South West and wider UK. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of projects, they are seeking an experienced Senior Town Planner to join their Bristol office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects while progressing their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects, delivering strategic planning advice, and supporting clients through all stages of the planning process. You will work closely with colleagues, developers, landowners, local authorities, and other stakeholders to achieve successful planning outcomes. The position offers significant exposure to a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships while contributing to the continued success of the business. Key Responsibilities Managing planning applications and appeals from inception through to determination. Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients. Preparing planning statements, appraisal reports, and supporting documentation. Undertaking site assessments and planning policy analysis. Liaising with local authorities, consultants, and project teams throughout the planning process. Attending client meetings, stakeholder consultations, and planning committees. Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities. Assisting with the mentoring and development of junior planning staff. Keeping up to date with planning legislation, policy changes, and market trends. Requirements Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline. MRTPI qualified or working towards chartered status. Previous experience within a planning consultancy, developer, or local authority environment. Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy framework. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organisational and project management abilities. Commercial awareness and a proactive, client-focused approach. Desirable Experience Experience working on residential, mixed-use, commercial, or strategic land projects. Established professional network within the South West planning and development sector. Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior planners. Benefits Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development. Exposure to a diverse and high-profile project portfolio. Collaborative and supportive team culture.

We have a great opportunity for Town Planners at all levels to join a well-established Planning Team in the Bristol office of a National business. You would be working on town planning projects in a range of sectors. We are looking for candidates with a minimum 2 years experience with a suitable RTPI degree, are Chartered or are working towards Chartership. In exchange our client is offering fantastic benefits, Hybrid working and competitive salaries.

Senior Town Planner - Design-Led Practice - London Location: Central London Salary: Competitive + benefits Type: Full-time, Permanent I'm working with a respected, design-focused multidisciplinary practice-well known for delivering high-quality, sustainable developments across London and the South East-to recruit a talented Senior Town Planner for their London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to join a creative environment where planners and architects collaborate closely from concept through to delivery. You'll be involved in high-profile urban, mixed-use, residential, and regeneration schemes, playing a key role in shaping planning strategy for a growing project portfolio. The Role As Senior Town Planner, you will: Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of major planning applications. Oversee planning strategies across a range of complex development projects. Provide expert planning advice to internal design teams and external clients. Manage stakeholder engagement, including local authorities and community groups. Support junior colleagues and contribute to team development. Monitor planning policy changes and guide project responses. About You The ideal candidate will have: MRTPI status (or equivalent senior-level experience). Strong experience in consultancy or a developer/architectural environment. Excellent understanding of London planning policy and urban development issues. Exceptional written communication and report-writing skills. Confident client-facing abilities and a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Interest in design, placemaking, and collaborative working with architects. This role suits a Town Planner ready to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking more creative, design-integrated work. What's on Offer Competitive salary & benefits Hybrid working Involvement in high-profile London projects Collaborative studio culture Tailored professional development Opportunity to influence project direction from early concept stages How to Apply If you're a planning professional who thrives in a design-led, collaborative environment and wants to contribute to meaningful urban development across London, I'd love to hear from you. Send your CV for a confidential conversation.

Senior Town Planner - Edinburgh (Hybrid) Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 (DOE) + benefits A highly regarded UK property consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to its established Edinburgh office. The firm has a strong commercial focus and provides integrated planning, valuation, agency, and development services to a wide range of private and public sector clients. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to take the next step in their career within a business known for its professional credibility, supportive culture, and commitment to quality. You'll be joining a well-connected team with an excellent reputation across Scotland for delivering sound planning advice and securing positive results for clients. The Role As Senior Planner, you'll lead on a variety of planning projects - from complex urban redevelopment schemes to strategic land promotion and regeneration work. You'll play a key client-facing role, working collaboratively with colleagues across multiple disciplines to provide commercially driven, pragmatic planning solutions. Key Responsibilities Leading on planning applications, appeals, and development appraisals Providing strategic advice to clients and local authorities Coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing project timelines Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development Assisting with business development and maintaining client relationships About You MRTPI qualified (or equivalent) Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience, ideally in private consultancy Strong understanding of the Scottish planning system and development process Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills A proactive, professional approach with strong commercial awareness What's on Offer Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme Hybrid working model with a modern Edinburgh office base Supportive, collaborative working environment with clear progression pathways Exposure to a wide range of challenging and high-profile projects RTPI and CPD support, plus opportunities for leadership development If you're an experienced planner looking to step up or an established Senior Planner seeking a more dynamic, commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people and their expertise. To apply or discuss in confidence, contact Neil Ellerton at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) email (url removed)