Senior Town Planner
Location: Stourbridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected and expanding planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Stourbridge office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner with 3-5 years’ experience to step into a role offering autonomy, complex project exposure, and genuine long-term progression. Flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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Flexible and hybrid working options
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Clear progression pathways within a growing consultancy
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Exposure to a diverse and high profile project portfolio
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Supportive team culture with strong professional development opportunities
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Ongoing CPD and RTPI support
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take responsibility for leading and delivering planning projects across a wide range of sectors, with a strong commercial focus. You will work directly with clients, manage applications from inception through to decision, and support junior team members while contributing to wider business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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Preparing, managing, and submitting planning applications, appeals, and planning statements
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Leading site appraisals, policy reviews, and feasibility assessments
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Providing commercially astute planning advice to clients
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Managing and developing client relationships
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Coordinating with local authorities, stakeholders, and external consultants
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Supporting the mentoring and development of junior planners
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Contributing to the delivery of high-quality planning solutions across multiple sectors
About You
We are looking for a confident and commercially aware Senior Town Planner who can work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
Requirements:
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RTPI-accredited degree and MRTPI status (or close to submission)
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3-5 years’ experience within planning consultancy or a commercially focused planning role
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Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development process
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
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Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
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Full UK driving licence preferred
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Town Planner who is ready for the next step in their career and keen to join a consultancy that values expertise, initiative, and long term growth.
If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
