Job Title: Senior Planning Consultant

Location: Skipton

Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 DOE

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a Senior Planner opportunity with a highly respected and forward-thinking consultancy delivering strategic advice on land and property assets across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planning or development professional who thrives on strategic thinking, analytical work, and delivering high-quality client advice. We are open to a range of backgrounds and experience levels the priority is finding the right individual to complement a dynamic and collaborative team.

Location & Working Pattern

• Flexible hybrid working
• Head office in Skipton (Yorkshire)
• Applicants considered from across the UK
• Expectation of some days per month in Skipton
• Full-time or part-time applications welcomed

The Role

As a Senior Planner / Consultant, you will work alongside a senior consulting team on a diverse range of projects, advising clients on the development, management, and diversification of their land and property assets.

You will play a key role in delivering consultancy projects from inception through to completion, undertaking research, appraising evidence, and shaping clear, commercially grounded recommendations.

This role offers genuine variety, autonomy, and client exposure, alongside opportunities to contribute to business development and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting consultancy projects focused on strategy development and delivery planning
• Undertaking research and evidence appraisal to inform options and recommendations
• Producing high-quality reports, presentations, and written advice
• Coordinating project delivery including workstreams, planning, budgets, and communications
• Supporting and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development activities

About You

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with commercial awareness and strong project management capability.

You will have:

• A strategic mindset and analytical approach
• Confidence working with financial data and development appraisals
• Experience delivering high-quality written advice to clients
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Experience in feasibility studies, options assessments, strategy or business planning (desirable)
• A proactive approach to client relationship management
• Business development exposure (desirable)
• A full UK driving licence (essential – travel to client sites required)

Experience within the property, land, or leisure sectors would be advantageous, though not essential.

What’s on Offer

• £35,000 – £55,000 salary guide (DOE)
• Flexible working structure
• Varied and high-impact project portfolio
• Strong team culture and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to shape and grow within the business

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk