Senior/Principal Town Planner - Infrastructure & Development Projects
Location: North of England - Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting one of the UK's most respected multi-disciplinary consultancies in their search for experienced Senior or Principal Town Planners to join their growing Planning & Environmental team in the North of England.

This market-leading consultancy works at the cutting edge of sustainable development, infrastructure delivery, and national planning policy, partnering with major public and private sector clients across the UK and internationally. From Net Zero to Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation, this is an opportunity to work with one of the UK's most forward-thinking planning teams.

The Opportunity:

You'll be joining a dynamic and high-performing planning team that supports clients across key markets including Energy, Water, Transport, Defence, and Housing. Key clients include the Environment Agency, National Highways, Homes England, Network Rail, Transport for the North, High Speed 2, the GLA, the Ministry of Defence, and many others. You'll also be working on strategic planning, policy, and infrastructure delivery across local authorities, LEPs, and private developers.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead on a range of planning projects, including major applications and strategic planning
Act as project lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams across complex schemes
Oversee project delivery, including programme and budget management
Support bid writing and framework submissions
Mentor junior team members and help shape the future of the planning team
Engage with clients and market leads to drive business growth and enhance market presenceWhat We're Looking For:

A degree in Town Planning or a related subject (RTPI membership desirable)
Experience delivering projects under TCPA, DCO, TWAO, or equivalent consenting regimes
Strong understanding of EIA, planning policy, and infrastructure planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
Experience developing client relationships and contributing to work winning
A collaborative mindset with the confidence to lead or work within multi-disciplinary teamsWhy Join?

Work on nation-shaping infrastructure projects with a leading consultancy
Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance
Supportive and inclusive team environment focused on career growth
Competitive salary, annual bonus, and an excellent benefits package
Genuine commitment to sustainability, equality, and social value initiativesThis is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Planner to contribute to some of the UK's most impactful and strategic projects.

For more information or a confidential chat, contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)