Senior Town Planner
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Bury St Edmunds office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a leading role within a respected consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers strong technical exposure, client contact, and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team environment.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects, providing high-quality planning advice and support to clients.
Key responsibilities include:
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Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries
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Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation
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Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis
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Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients
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Leading on appeals and planning strategy work
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Attending site visits, meetings, and committee hearings where required
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Mentoring and supporting junior planning staff
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
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RTPI membership (Chartered)
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Significant experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment
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Strong understanding of the UK planning system
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Proven project management and leadership experience
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An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
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Lead projects within a friendly and experienced planning team
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Work on a diverse range of high-profile projects
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Hybrid working options
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Clear opportunities for professional development and progression
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Supportive and collaborative working culture
For further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Bury St Edmunds, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
