Senior Town Planner

<p><strong>Senior Town Planner - Planning Consultancy (Cardiff / Hybrid)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff (Hybrid working available)<strong>Sector:</strong> Town Planning & Development Consultancy<strong>Type:</strong> Permanent Full-time</p><p>An established and highly regarded <strong>planning consultancy</strong> is looking to appoint a <strong>Senior Town Planner</strong> to join its growing <strong>Cardiff office</strong>. 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.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and managing planning applications, appeals and strategic planning projects</li><li>Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to private and public sector clients</li><li>Preparing high-quality reports, statements and planning submissions</li><li>Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and consultees</li><li>Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team</li><li>Contributing to business development and client relationship management</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>This opportunity would suit an experienced planner who enjoys responsibility, client interaction and delivering high-quality outcomes.</p><p><strong>You will ideally have:</strong></p><ul><li>MRTPI (or working towards with significant experience)</li><li>Strong experience in UK planning consultancy or a similar professional environment</li><li>Proven background in development management and/or strategic planning</li><li>Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills</li><li>A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach</li></ul><p>Experience working on residential, mixed-use or strategic land projects would be advantageous.</p><p></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Private healthcare and wellbeing support</li><li>Pension scheme and additional benefits</li><li>Clear progression opportunities within a well-structured consultancy</li><li>Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on CPD and career development</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner seeking career progression within a respected consultancy with a strong regional presence.</p><p>For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on or </p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ae5qx6keinxHPSIssi0Ri0kbp74WA3uEs" width="0" height="0" />