Senior Policy Planner\n Location: Flexible (UK Offices with Hybrid Working)\n\nPenguin Recruitment is delighed to be supporting a well-established, globally respected consultancy that is looking to expand its Town Planning team with the appointment of a Senior Policy Planner. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner who has a strong background in policy, strategic planning, governance, and delivery vehicles, and is ready to make a significant impact on some of the UK's most high-profile projects.\n\nThis role offers a highly flexible working arrangement, with the option to be based at several offices across the UK, combined with hybrid working to support work-life balance.\n\nAbout the Company\n\nThis organisation has been delivering transformational, sustainable projects for over 75 years and is known for its collaborative, multidisciplinary approach across cities, infrastructure, environment, and development. Their work spans a wide spectrum - from shaping planning reforms to leading the design and delivery of complex urban development strategies.\n\nWithin its Cities, Planning and Design (CPD) portfolio, the consultancy provides expertise in spatial strategy, urban governance, sustainable growth, climate resilience, digital planning, and inclusive design.

The Town Planning team works across both the public and private sectors, delivering technical advice and policy guidance to local authorities, central government, infrastructure providers, and developers.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Senior Policy Planner, you will be working at the forefront of strategic planning, shaping how places grow and evolve in response to complex social, environmental, and economic drivers. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, combining deep policy insight with real-world delivery.\n\nYou will be part of a growing team of planners working on projects of significance. These include:\n\nSupporting central government departments with planning reform and policy development.\n\nPreparing strategies, masterplans, and evidence bases for local and regional authorities.\n\nAdvising on spatial governance and delivery frameworks for new communities and major infrastructure.\n\nProducing planning policy for themes such as climate resilience, housing, transport, infrastructure, and the Green Belt.\n\nCollaborating with in-house experts in transport, economics, energy, and environmental discipline\n\nAbout You:\n\nTo be successful in this role, you'll bring a mix of technical policy expertise, strategic insight, and client management experience.

You'll enjoy working across sectors and thrive in a collaborative, analytical, and delivery-focused environment.\n\nRequirements include:\n\nA degree in Town Planning, Geography, or a closely related subject.\n\nChartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).\n\nStrong understanding of the UK planning system and policy-making processes at local, regional, and levels.\n\nExperience in preparing planning policy documents and strategic advice for public or private clients.\n\nStrong project management and commercial acumen, with an ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presenting, and stakeholder engagement.\n\nA track record of contributing to business development and growing client relationships.\n\nTo apply or find out more, contact me directly:\n\nJosh @ Penguin Recruitment\n Email