Town Planner - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

REF: 82909

Senior Town Planner - Consultancy - Shropshire (Hybrid Working)£40,000 - £55,000 DOE + BenefitsPermanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking and design-led consultancy? We're working in partnership with a highly regarded multi-disciplinary planning and development practice based in the heart of Shropshire to find a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.

This well-established firm has a strong track record of delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across planning, architecture, landscape and economic development. Their collaborative and people-focused approach means they work on a wide range of exciting projects-spanning residential, commercial, leisure, and rural development-throughout the UK.

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering planning strategies across diverse projects. You will manage applications from inception through to approval, liaise with clients, stakeholders and local authorities, and support the broader team with strategic input and mentorship.

You'll enjoy significant autonomy, hybrid working options, and opportunities to work creatively across sectors. If you thrive in a collaborative, non-corporate environment and want your voice to matter-this is a rare opportunity to grow with a business that values both innovation and community.

• Lead and manage a varied portfolio of planning projects

• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications and appeals

• Provide strategic advice to clients and stakeholders

• Engage with local authorities and other external agencies

• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

• Mentor junior planners and support team collaboration

• RTPI qualified (or working towards final accreditation)

• Minimum 4-6 years' experience in planning consultancy or local authority

• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and relevant legislation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Commercially minded with a collaborative approach

• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Passion for high-quality design and sustainable development is a plus

• Join a multi-disciplinary team with a strong reputation and broad project base

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (2-3 days office presence)

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

• Competitive salary + benefits + career progression opportunities

Intersted? Contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitrment on . Alternatively you can send a copy of your CV to