Job Title: Senior Town PlannerLocation: Walton on Thames Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a fast-growing property development and education business in the search for a Senior Town Planner to join their expanding team.This developer-led organisation works closely with aspiring and active developers across the UK, supporting the delivery of real-world residential and mixed-use schemes. Alongside a successful education platform, the business operates a growing in-house development and joint venture division, delivering projects ranging from single-unit developments to large-scale 100+ unit schemes, including specialist sectors such as student accommodation and supported living.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner to take ownership of a varied pipeline of projects and play a key role in securing successful planning outcomes across both joint venture and in-house development sites.The RoleWorking closely with the senior leadership team, you will lead planning strategies, coordinate planning applications, and engage with local authorities and stakeholders across a broad range of development projects.This is a hands-on role offering exposure to the full development lifecycle, where you will assess site feasibility, shape planning strategies, and guide projects through the planning process from inception to consent.Key ResponsibilitiesLead planning strategy and submissions across a diverse portfolio of development sites.Carry out site appraisal