Senior or Principal Town Planner in York)

Penguin Recruitment; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Senior Town Planner - York

Are you a skilled and ambitious Town Planner looking for the next step in your career? A leading global consultancy is expanding its nationally recognised planning team and is seeking experienced professionals to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the UK.

About the Company

With over 75 years of expertise in shaping a better world, this consultancy is known for its innovative approach to planning and infrastructure. Their town planning team is at the forefront of major projects, providing strategic and development management services for transport, energy, water, housing, and urban regeneration schemes.

Operating from multiple offices across the UK, they offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where planners engage with engineers, designers, and sustainability specialists to deliver impactful solutions.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Town Planner based in York, you will lead and support complex planning projects, offering expert advice to clients and stakeholders. You will be part of an award-winning team that has received RTPI recognition for Planning Excellence. This role offers the chance to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects while also shaping local developments that benefit communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing and leading planning applications for major infrastructure and development projects
2. Providing expert planning advice to private and public sector clients
3. Engaging with local planning authorities, communities, and stakeholders
4. Contributing to business development and mentoring junior team members
5. Keeping up to date with planning legislation and policy changes

What They're Looking For

1. A degree and/or master's in Town Planning, Geography, or a related field
2. Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or working towards it
3. Strong understanding of UK planning legislation, policy, and development management
4. Proven experience managing complex planning applications and infrastructure projects
5. Excellent report writing, presentation, and client relationship skills
6. Ability to mentor and guide junior planners

What's on Offer?

This is an opportunity to join a company that truly values its people. Their member-owned structure means they reinvest in their employees, offering:

1. Competitive salary & profit share scheme
2. Private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection
3. Flexible & hybrid working options
4. Ongoing professional development & career progression
5. A diverse and inclusive workplace with employee networks supporting equality and belonging

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.