Senior Town Planner
Location: Bury St Edmunds

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Bury St Edmunds office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to take a leading role within a respected consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers strong technical exposure, client contact, and clear opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team environment.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects, providing high-quality planning advice and support to clients.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and submitting planning applications and pre-application enquiries

Drafting planning statements and supporting documentation

Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis

Liaising with local planning authorities, consultants, and clients

Leading on appeals and planning strategy work

Attending site visits, meetings, and committee hearings where required

Mentoring and supporting junior planning staff

About You

The successful candidate will have:

A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

RTPI membership (Chartered)

Significant experience within a planning consultancy or local authority environment

Strong understanding of the UK planning system

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven project management and leadership experience

An organised, proactive, and collaborative approach

Why Apply?

Lead projects within a friendly and experienced planning team

Work on a diverse range of high-profile projects

Hybrid working options

Clear opportunities for professional development and progression

Supportive and collaborative working culture

For further information on this Senior Town Planner role in Bury St Edmunds, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment