Senior Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Senior PlannerLocation: Bury St EdmundsSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Company:My client is a well-established consultancy specialising in agricultural, environmental, and planning services. With a strong reputation and a broad market presence, they offer hands-on consulting with a client-focused approach. Their team provides expert guidance across planning consultancy, environmental management, and strategic land development. As a forward-thinking firm, they invest in their employees' professional growth, offering training, networking opportunities, and career development initiatives.

About the Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Senior Planner to join my client's team in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading planning projects, providing expert advice, and ensuring successful outcomes for a variety of residential, commercial, and rural developments. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic, collaborative team, contributing to complex projects and strategic planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage planning applications, appeals, and strategic projects.

• Provide expert planning advice to clients across residential, commercial, and rural sectors.

• Conduct planning appraisals, environmental impact assessments, and land promotions.

• Engage with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients to navigate the planning process.

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client expectations effectively.

• Stay informed of planning policies, regulations, and market trends to ensure best practice.

Requirements:

• A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.

• MRTPI qualification or significant progress toward full membership.

• Proven experience in planning consultancy, local authority, or related environment.

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

• A proactive and problem-solving mindset.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to work with a highly respected and growing consultancy.

• A collaborative work environment with direct engagement with senior leadership.

• Continuous learning opportunities, including CPD sessions, industry events, and networking.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner looking to take the next step in their career with a consultancy that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration. If you are passionate about planning and want to contribute to meaningful projects, aaply here.

Interested?

Contact Sofia Conte or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position