Senior Planner

Location: Skipton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well respected consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner to join their Skipton office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to join a specialist consultancy with a strong reputation in rural, residential, and estate-based development projects across the UK.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will lead on a range of planning projects, providing strategic advice and managing applications from initial feasibility through to determination. You will work closely with landowners, private estates, and rural businesses, delivering commercially focused planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

Providing strategic planning advice across rural and residential projects

Undertaking site appraisals and policy analysis

Drafting and reviewing Planning Statements and supporting documents

Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact

Liaising and negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders

Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI qualified

Strong consultancy or local authority experience

Experience within rural or residential planning (desirable)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness and confidence in client-facing situations

Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Exposure to high-quality rural and estate-based projects

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Clear progression opportunities within a growing specialist consultancy

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career within a respected rural-focused consultancy in Skipton.

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)