Are you an experienced Town Planner with a passion for strategic land promotion and a desire to make a real impact in shaping future communities? I’m working in close partnership with a long-established and privately funded property development and investment company with a strong pipeline of strategic land opportunities across the UK.
They’re now looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their in-house planning team, working across a diverse land portfolio with a focus on long-term promotion and development potential. This is a rare opportunity to move client-side with a stable, well-capitalised organisation that offers genuine autonomy, a supportive culture, and long-term career growth.
The Role:
You’ll take ownership of strategic land planning matters across a broad geographical area, primarily in the North and Midlands. Responsibilities include:
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Leading on planning strategy for a large and varied landbank
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Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and Local Plan representations
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Liaising with external planning consultants, local authorities, and key stakeholders
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Identifying and assessing new land opportunities from a planning perspective
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Representing the company at public inquiries, hearings, and Local Plan examinations
What We’re Looking For:
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MRTPI qualified with 5+ years’ experience, ideally in a mix of private consultancy and client-side or developer environment
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Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly around strategic land promotion
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills
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A proactive, commercial mindset and ability to work independently
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Willingness to travel regionally when required
Why Apply?
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Move in-house to a financially secure, privately owned business
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Be part of a small, close-knit team where your voice and input genuinely matter
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Long-term land interests and strategic sites that offer complex, interesting planning challenges
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A company that values work-life balance and sustainable growth
If you're a Senior Planner looking to take that next step in your career or seeking more influence over planning outcomes in a commercial setting, this could be the ideal move.
Interested?
Please get in touch for a confidential conversation. I’d be happy to share more about the business, the team, and what makes this role stand out. Please Call Katy on 01792365109 and foward to katy.thorne@penguinrecruitment.co.uk
