Senior Town Planner Principal Town Planner

Job Title: Senior / Principal Planner

Location: Cheltenham

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly regarded planning consultancy in their search for an ambitious Senior or Principal Planner to join their expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to further build their profile, broaden their experience, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, outcome-focused planning services. You will be part of a collaborative and successful consultancy environment that values flexibility, professional development, and commercial awareness.

• Applying a broad knowledge of planning disciplines to secure appropriate and deliverable outcomes for clients.
• Managing and determining planning applications efficiently, producing robust reports and clear recommendations.
• Preparing and presenting evidence for appeals on behalf of internal and external clients.
• Contributing to service improvements with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and value.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues, ensuring knowledge sharing and awareness of current planning legislation.
• Assisting with business development activities, securing repeat work, and adopting a commercial mindset in all work undertaken.

• Degree qualified in Town Planning or a related discipline; RTPI membership is desirable.
• Relevant experience within a Local Authority or private consultancy environment.
• Able to manage competing priorities while working flexibly to meet both commercial and contractual demands.
• Comfortable working independently across a variety of planning sectors, liaising with landowners, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of current and emerging planning legislation.
• Ambitious, motivated, and keen to enhance the reputation of the service through quality and timely delivery.
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and growing organisation.

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or