Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Crawley
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Town Planner to join their team in Crawley.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Town Planner to join a well-established and growing consultancy, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in project delivery, client management, and team support.
THE ROLE
As a Senior Town Planner, you will lead on a range of planning projects from initial appraisal through to submission and determination.
You will take ownership of client relationships, provide strategic planning advice, and support junior team members, continuing to develop your career as a Senior Town Planner within a collaborative and professional environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading and managing planning applications and projects
Providing strategic planning advice to clients
Preparing and reviewing high-quality planning reports and documentation
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Liaising with Local Planning Authorities and key stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Attending client meetings, site visits, and consultations
Contributing to business development and networking activities
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline
MRTPI qualified
Strong experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system
Strong communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills
Proven ability to manage projects and deadlines
A proactive and commercially aware approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on a wide range of planning projects
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development and career support
Interested? Contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email at (url removed)
Salary range
- £35,000 - £45,000