At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning projects from start to finish, advising clients and managing applications.
- Company: Join a growing independent planning consultancy in Beaconsfield.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse residential and Green Belt developments.
- Qualifications: RTPI accredited degree and 2-3 years' planning experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing independent planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their team in Beaconsfield. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a close-knit consultancy working across a varied portfolio of residential and bespoke planning projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and strategic planning advice, with particular exposure to planning policy matters, domestic extensions, and Green Belt developments.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Planner, you will take ownership of planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission, negotiation, and determination. You will work closely with private clients, developers, and Local Planning Authorities, providing expert planning advice across a range of planning applications and policy-related matters. This role offers excellent project responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing consultancy environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading and managing planning applications and appeals across a range of development projects
- Preparing and reviewing planning statements and supporting documentation
- Advising clients on planning policy matters and development opportunities
- Managing applications relating to domestic extensions and Green Belt developments
- Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
- Liaising with Local Planning Authorities, consultees, and key stakeholders
- Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
- Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the consultancy
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
- MRTPI qualified or working towards Chartership
- Approximately 2-3 years' planning experience within a consultancy or local authority environment
- Experience dealing with planning policy matters
- Experience managing domestic extension applications and Green Belt projects
- Excellent understanding of the UK planning system and planning policy
- Strong written, verbal, and client-facing communication skills
- Proactive, commercially aware, and able to manage projects independently
WHAT'S ON OFFER
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to take ownership of projects and work closely with clients
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential and Green Belt developments
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Clear progression opportunities and ongoing professional development
- Chance to play an important role within a growing consultancy
Senior/Principal Planner in Beaconsfield) employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive planning consultancy in Beaconsfield, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects and make a meaningful impact on local developments. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this close-knit team offers clear progression pathways and ongoing development opportunities, all within a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and contributions.
