Senior Town Planner - Bedford - Leading Employee-Owned Planning Consultancy
Location: Bedford, UK
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for the next step in your career? We're working in partnership with one of the UK's leading employee-owned planning-led consultancies to recruit a Senior Town Planner to join their Bedford office.

The Company

Our client is a nationally respected, employee-owned consultancy providing multi-disciplinary advice to both private and public sector clients across the development industry. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth, they offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where planners are encouraged to thrive and lead.

The company also works closely across a wide range of disciplines, including:

Planning Research & Analysis

Masterplanning & Urban Design

Architecture

Transport & Infrastructure

Sustainability Engineering

Environmental Services

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

Private healthcare (BUPA)

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity scheme

Company pension (with salary sacrifice)

Cycle to work scheme

Professional subscriptions paid

Hybrid working model

Active CPD and training programme

About the Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality planning advice and manage projects of varying scales. Working under the guidance of senior professionals, you'll also have the autonomy to lead smaller projects and build client relationships independently.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing commercial planning advice and high-quality submissions

Managing consultant teams and external stakeholders

Liaising with local planning authorities and representing clients' interests

Developing strong working relationships with clients and partners

Supporting the growth and success of the Bedford office

What We're Looking For

Degree in Town Planning or a related field

Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (public or private sector)

Strong knowledge of UK planning regulations and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Motivated, collaborative and client-focused approach

To apply or find out more, please contact Sofia at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email sofia.conte