Senior Town Planner - Planning Consultancy (Cardiff / Hybrid)
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid working available)
Sector: Town Planning & Development Consultancy
Type: Permanent | Full-time
An established and highly regarded planning consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join its growing Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects across Wales and the wider UK, within a supportive, commercially focused consultancy environment.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in the delivery of planning advice and services across a varied project portfolio. You will take responsibility for managing projects, advising clients, and supporting junior members of the team.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading and managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects
*Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients
*Preparing high-quality reports, statements and planning submissions
*Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees
*Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team
*Contributing to business development and client relationship management
Candidate Profile
This opportunity would suit an experienced planner who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and delivering high-quality outcomes.
You will ideally have:
*MRTPI (or working towards with significant experience)
*Strong experience in UK planning consultancy or a similar professional environment
*Proven background in development management and/or strategic planning
*Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
*A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
Experience working on residential, mixed-use or strategic land projects would be advantageous.


What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
*Generous annual leave entitlement
*Private healthcare and wellbeing support
*Pension scheme and additional benefits
*Clear progression opportunities within a well-structured consultancy
*Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on CPD and career development


Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner seeking career progression within a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on or