Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Preston

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning professional to work across a broad portfolio of projects spanning commercial, healthcare, heritage, retail, leisure, residential, and public sector developments. The company has established a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused planning advice and securing successful outcomes for clients nationwide.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing planning applications and appeals, preparing planning strategies, liaising with local authorities and stakeholders, and supporting junior team members. The position offers genuine career progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or related discipline
• MRTPI Chartered status preferred
• Several years' experience within a private consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system
• Excellent report writing, project management, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Clear progression opportunities
• Varied and high-quality project work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Town Planner looking to join a well-established consultancy with an impressive pipeline of work and long-term growth plans.

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or