Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Senior Town Planner
Senior Town Planner at Penguin Recruitment Ltd, based in Chelmsford, South East England, paying £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Chelmsford, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Local Government
10% below the typical rate for local government
Reference 57458922
About the role
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established property development and investment company in Chelmsford that is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of development projects
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Work within an established property development business
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
- MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
- Previous experience in a town planning role, ideally at Senior Planner level
- Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and development processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Manage and coordinate planning applications from initial stages through to determination
- Provide planning advice and support on a range of residential and commercial development projects
- Undertake planning research, site appraisals and policy assessments
- Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, landowners and other key stakeholders
- Prepare planning statements, reports and supporting documentation
- Monitor changes in planning policy and legislation, advising on their potential impact on projects
- Support the delivery of development projects in line with planning requirements and business objectives
If you are an ambitious Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Chelmsford, this could be the perfect role for you.
Interested? Send your CV to .
Reference: 57458922 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 25 Nov 2026 · Listed via Penguin Recruitment Ltd
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