Senior Town PlannerLocation: SouthamptonPenguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their Southampton office.This is an excellent opportunity for a chartered planning professional to join a growing consultancy delivering planning advice across a diverse portfolio of development projects. The successful Senior Town Planner will work on a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes, supporting clients through the planning process and helping to deliver successful development outcomes.The RoleAs a Senior Town Planner, you will lead and manage planning projects from initial site appraisal through to planning submission and determination. You will work closely with clients, consultants, and Local Planning Authorities to deliver strategic and commercially focused planning solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the preparation and submission of planning applications and appealsUndertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysisPreparing Planning Statements and supporting documentationManaging client relationships and acting as a key point of contactLiaising and negotiating with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholdersCoordinating with multidisciplinary consultant teamsSupporting and mentoring junior plannersCandidate RequirementsDegree in Town Planning or related disciplineMRTPI qualified with approximately 12-18 months post-chartership experiencePrevious experience