Senior/Principal Town Planner

Company: Penguin Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Job Description

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and fast-growing town planning consultancy in their search for talented Senior and Principal Town Planners to join their expanding team.

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This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognised consultancy known for delivering dynamic, commercially focused planning advice and securing high-quality, deliverable consents across England and Wales.

Why Join?n

Our client has built a strong reputation in the industry, with recent achievements including:

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  • National recognition for excellence in infrastructure planning
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  • Multiple shortlistings for prestigious “Planning Consultancy of the Year” awards
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  • A leading position in championing diversity within the planning profession
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  • Continued recognition at a national level for consultancy excellence
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Despite these achievements, their core focus remains on their people. They have cultivated a collaborative, inclusive culture where planners at every stage of their careers are supported to grow and succeed.

The Opportunityn

With offices across the UK and a balanced hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office, 2 from home), this role offers both flexibility and strong team engagement.

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You will:

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  • Lead and manage a variety of planning projects
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  • Provide strategic planning advice to a diverse client base
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  • Support and mentor junior team members
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  • Play an active role in business development and client relationships
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  • Contribute to delivering successful planning outcomes across sectors
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What We’re Looking Forn

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  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards for Senior level)
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  • Strong experience in town planning (private or public sector)
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  • Excellent communication and project management skills
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  • A proactive, collaborative approach
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  • A desire to contribute to a growing and ambitious consultancy
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Culture & Developmentn

This organisation is deeply committed to developing future planning leaders. They actively:

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  • Support professional development and chartership
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  • Offer mentoring and structured progression pathways
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  • Engage employees at all levels in leadership and decision-making
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  • Promote fairness, inclusivity, and respect across the business
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They also invest in the future of the profession through initiatives such as sponsoring industry events and expanding apprenticeship programmes.

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Interested?

n The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or josh.jones@penguinrecruitment.co.uk

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026