Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for their Castle Donington office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner to join a respected private consultancy with a strong regional presence, working on a diverse portfolio of planning projects across multiple development sectors. The role offers a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to play a key role in supporting clients through the planning process from early feasibility to determination and post-consent stages.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will take ownership of your own caseload while contributing to the wider success of the planning team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering planning applications across a range of development types

• Preparing planning statements, appeals, and pre-application submissions

• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients

• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy assessments

• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams

• Supporting and mentoring junior planners as required

About You

To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

• MRTPI status or be working towards chartership

• Several years’ experience within a consultancy or local authority environment

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage projects independently and work to deadlines

Why Apply?

This Senior Planner position offers the opportunity to join a supportive and professional consultancy environment, with exposure to a wide range of projects and clear opportunities for career progression.

For more information about this Senior Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.