Senior Town Planner

Location: Southampton

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team in Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and commercially aware Senior Town Planner to join a nationally respected consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering planning excellence across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes. With a thriving office in the South Coast, they offer the chance to work on high-profile projects across the region while continuing to grow your planning career.

You'll join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team and play a vital role in supporting and leading projects, managing client relationships, and helping shape the built environment in one of the most exciting parts of the UK.

Responsibilities of the Senior Town Planner:

Lead the preparation and submission of planning applications and appeals

Conduct site appraisals, policy research and feasibility assessments

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities and stakeholders

Assist with and contribute to business development and new opportunities

Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Represent the team at meetings, consultations and planning committees

What we're looking for:

MRTPI qualified or actively working towards

A minimum of 3 years' professional planning experience, ideally in consultancy or private sector

Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and current policy landscape

Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

Commercial awareness and a client-first mindset

Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and time management

A collaborative team player with a proactive approach

Why apply?

Work with one of the UK's most respected planning teams

Wide range of exciting projects and national clients

Supportive, inclusive culture that values your voice

Clear career development pathways and learning opportunities

Flexible hybrid working and excellent benefits package

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email