Senior Town Planner | Principal Town Planner

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Nottingham, England

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Full Time

Town Planning

5 December 2025

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Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Nottingham

Are you a talented Town Planner looking for flexibility and career growth? Whether you’re seeking full-time stability or part-time balance, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected private planning consultancy with over 40 years of success and a strong reputation for quality and integrity.

This Nottingham-based consultancy has exciting plans for expansion and is looking for an RTPI Chartered Planner, or someone working towards accreditation, with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in either the private or public sector.

 

The Role

You’ll play a key part in the planning team, managing your own caseload and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. The role offers a varied workload across multiple sectors, providing an excellent platform to build on your experience and take the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing expert planning advice to a wide range of clients
    • Preparing and managing planning applications, including major developments
    • Managing appeals, hearings and public inquiries
    • Preparing Certificates of Lawfulness and Local Plan representations
    • Coordinating input from external consultants
    • Negotiating with local authorities and statutory bodies
    • Preparing and presenting detailed professional reports

About You

  • MRTPI Chartered or working towards accreditation
    • At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience within consultancy or local authority
    • Excellent communication and report-writing skills
    • Confident in managing projects and liaising directly with clients and local authorities
    • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage allowance provided)

Why Apply?

  • Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
    • Supportive and experienced team environment
    • Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression
    • Competitive salary and benefits
    • Join a well-established consultancy with a loyal client base and exciting growth plans

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can thrive and make an impact, this could be the ideal next step in your planning career.

To apply or learn more, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 362 010 or email josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

 

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