Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner in Leicester

Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 37800 - 46200 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Penguin Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Deliver expert planning advice and manage diverse development projects.
  • Company: Leading UK planning consultancy known for its supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 25+ days leave, private medical insurance, and professional development.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and learning.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on high-profile projects that make a difference.
  • Qualifications: MRTPI qualified with strong communication and project management skills.

The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 Β£ per year.

Full Time in Loughborough, Leicestershire

About the Company

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering expert planning, development economics and design services. The company advises major developers, house-builders and public sector clients on complex and prestigious projects across England and Wales, and is known for its collaborative, forward-thinking and supportive culture.

The Role

As part of the Midlands Planning team, you will contribute to the delivery of significant planning projects, including strategic planning, development management, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an established planning professional to join a growing consultancy and work on high-profile and varied schemes in a supportive and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver planning advice and project support across a range of development projects
  • Manage planning applications, appeals and development management processes
  • Provide strategic planning advice to clients
  • Coordinate planning projects and liaise with clients, local authorities and key stakeholders
  • Support junior team members and contribute to team development

About You

  • MRTPI qualified
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to apply planning knowledge within the wider property and development context
  • Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident in client-facing situations and managing projects
  • Energetic, proactive and motivated to learn and progress

Benefits & Rewards

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 30 days
  • Regular CPD and professional development opportunities
  • Private medical insurance
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Death in Service benefit
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Staff discounts across property, financial services and major retailers
  • Staff referral bonus scheme
  • Friendly, collaborative consultancy environment with varied and interesting project work

Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner in Leicester

MRTPI qualified
Strategic Planning
Development Management
Project Coordination
Client Liaison
Analytical Skills
Written Communication Skills