Job Title: Senior/Principal Town Planner
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in their search for experienced Senior and Principal Town Planners to join a growing and progressive planning team in London.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading consultancy at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure and development, including Net Zero, ESG, Biodiversity Net Gain and digital transformation. The team delivers projects across a broad range of sectors including energy, transport, utilities, ports, harbours and the built environment.
The Opportunity
You will play a key role in delivering high-profile planning projects within a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment, working alongside environmental, engineering and design specialists. The role offers strong career progression, exposure to nationally significant projects and the chance to influence planning outcomes at a strategic level.
Key Responsibilities
*Acting as Planning Lead or Support Lead on projects across multiple sectors
*Contributing to bid preparation, tender submissions and framework responses
*Acting as lead consultant on multi-disciplinary projects, with responsibility for project management and delivery
*Supporting and mentoring junior planners and contributing to team development
*Working collaboratively with environmental, engineering and design teams across the UK and internationally
*Engaging with clients and internal market leads to support business development and growth
About You
*Degree in Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited or equivalent)
*Chartered or working towards RTPI chartership
*Self-motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and able to work under pressure
*Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
*Understanding of TCPA, DCO, TWAO or equivalent consenting regimes
*Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment processes (desirable)
*Experience in strategic planning and planning policy
*Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and independently
*Strong report writing, presentation and communication skills
*Demonstrable ability to build and maintain client relationships
Why Apply
*Work on nationally significant infrastructure and development projects
*Join a collaborative, forward-thinking consultancy with strong technical expertise
*Excellent career development and progression opportunities
*Hybrid working and flexible working culture
Interested?
For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call