Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting client to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Bury St Edmunds office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a respected and growing consultancy, working on a varied portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers strong project ownership, client exposure, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take responsibility for managing planning projects from early strategy through to determination, delivering high-quality and commercially focused planning advice.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
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Preparing detailed planning statements and supporting documentation
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Undertaking site appraisals and in-depth planning policy analysis
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Acting as the main point of contact for clients and local planning authorities
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Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required
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Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team
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Contributing to planning strategy and wider project delivery
About You
The successful Senior Town Planner will have:
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MRTPI Chartered status (or be close to achieving chartership)
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Strong private sector experience within a planning consultancy
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Proven experience leading planning applications independently
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Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach
Why Apply?
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Join a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy
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Hybrid working options
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Varied and interesting project portfolio
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Clear opportunities for career progression and continued professional development
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Supportive, team-focused culture
For more information on this Senior Town Planner role in Bury St Edmunds, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.
