Senior Planning Consultant - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Senior Planning Consultant - Cardiff

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Senior Planning Consultant looking to make your mark in a dynamic and growing team? Penguin Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a leading global consultancy who are seeking a talented individual to join their Cardiff office working on a broad spectrum of projects across the built environment, infrastructure, and environmental sectors.

Role Overview:

You will take a lead role in providing planning advice and managing a diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and environmental. You will be responsible for preparing planning applications, managing relationships with key stakeholders, conducting site assessments, and providing strategic planning advice to clients.

Key Requirements:

• A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline, with a relevant planning qualification (e.g., MRTPI).
• Significant experience in a planning consultancy, local authority, or related field.
• A strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy, and practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving, with the ability to think creatively and adapt to changing requirements.
• Experience in mentoring or managing junior staff is desirable.

Why Apply?

• Career Development: A supportive environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career.
• Varied Work: Work on a diverse range of high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a friendly, team-oriented environment where your ideas are valued.
• Flexible Working: We support a flexible working approach to help balance professional and personal commitments.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: on offer is a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package!

Interested? For applications and more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Megan Field at