Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
12/03/2026
Closing date
02/04/2026
Senior Town Planner
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a respected independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Central London team.
This consultancy has built a strong reputation for delivering clear, commercially focused planning advice across a broad range of development projects. Their work spans residential, mixed-use, commercial, and urban regeneration schemes, often within complex planning environments across London and the South East. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated planner looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and highly regarded planning practice.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects and providing strategic planning advice to a diverse client base. You will work closely with senior members of the team on a range of projects while also taking responsibility for your own caseload, guiding schemes through the planning process from initial appraisal through to determination.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and managing a variety of planning applications and appeals
Undertaking site assessments and planning policy research
Producing high-quality Planning Statements and supporting documentation
Engaging with clients to provide clear and commercially focused planning advice
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key project stakeholders
Working alongside architects, surveyors, and other specialist consultants
Supporting junior team members where required
Candidate Requirements
Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
Experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly within London
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage projects and work collaboratively within a team
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangements
Opportunity to work on high-quality projects across London and the South East
Supportive and professional team environment
Clear opportunities for career development and progression
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner to join a respected planning consultancy in Central London and play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning projects.