Location
Shrewsbury
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
16/01/2026
Closing date
06/02/2026
Senior Town Planner
Location: Shrewsbury
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working on behalf of a well established, multi disciplinary rural and property consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Shrewsbury office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a leading role within a respected planning team, delivering high quality advice across a diverse range of rural, residential, commercial, and strategic development projects.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will:
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Lead and manage planning applications from inception through to determination
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Provide expert planning advice to clients across a varied project portfolio
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Prepare and oversee planning statements, appeals, and supporting documentation
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Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
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Mentor junior planners and contribute to team development
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Monitor planning policy and represent client interests through the Local Plan process
About You
The successful Senior Town Planner will have:
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A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
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MRTPI status or be working towards chartership
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Strong experience within private consultancy or a similar environment
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Excellent written, verbal, and client-facing skills
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A proactive, commercially aware approach to planning
Why Apply?
This Senior Town Planner role offers the chance to join a supportive and collaborative consultancy with strong career progression opportunities and exposure to a wide range of quality projects.
If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position based in Shrewsbury, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information.