Location
Chester
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
26/09/2025
Closing date
17/10/2025
Senior Town Planner - Chester
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading planning and development consultancy, who are looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious planner to take on more responsibility and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
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Manage a varied caseload of planning applications, appeals, and appraisals.
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Provide high-quality planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects.
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Undertake site appraisals, planning research, and policy reviews.
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Prepare, coordinate, and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
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Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
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Support junior members of the team and contribute to business development opportunities.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded professional with:
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A degree and/or master's in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited).
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Chartered Membership of the RTPI (or working towards this).
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3-6 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
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Strong communication, report writing, and negotiation skills.
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A proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver projects on time and within budget.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
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Clear progression opportunities in a well-respected consultancy.
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Exposure to high-profile and varied projects across the region.
If you're an ambitious Senior Town Planner seeking your next step in Chester, we'd love to hear from you.