Senior Town Planner Principal Town PlannerLocation: Leatherhead Penguin Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading specialist consultancy delivering expert planning and environmental services across the UK and Ireland. This company plays a key role in enabling the delivery of critical infrastructure projects across sectors such as renewables, utilities, and transport - all contributing to the UK''s Net Zero targets.With a strong pipeline of work, the Environmental and Planning team is expanding. We''re now looking for an experienced Planner to take the lead on a range of strategic planning projects - from feasibility through to delivery - across high-profile capital schemes and property portfolio developments.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role with real influence, where you''ll manage complex infrastructure and utility projects, support a growing planning team, and develop strong client relationships - all within a collaborative and future-focused business.The RoleAs a Planner, you will:Lead and deliver planning and environmental services across a variety of utility and infrastructure sites with differing sensitivities and technical challengesOversee feasibility assessments, screenings, scoping and planning applicationsPrepare and deliver high-quality technical reports and provide strategic advice to clients and project stakeholdersDevelop relationships with internal teams, clients, local authorities and other stakeholdersMentor junior team mem