Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior planner

Location: Pulborough

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected independent planning consultancy in the search for a Senior Planner to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career with a well-regarded consultancy that delivers high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied project portfolio, develop your career within a supportive team, and play a key role in the continued success of a respected planning practice.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will:

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• Manage your own caseload of planning projects from initial instruction through to determination.
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• Prepare, submit and manage a wide variety of planning applications.
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• Provide expert planning advice to clients and colleagues across the wider business.
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality planning solutions.
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• Work across an exciting mix of residential, commercial, leisure and rural development projects.
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• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team while taking responsibility for projects independently.
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About You

The ideal candidate will have:

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• Around 3-4 years' recent experience within a planning consultancy.
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• MRTPI or AssocRTPI accreditation.
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• Experience independently managing planning projects.
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• Knowledge of the Sussex and Surrey planning landscape (preferred but not essential).
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• Excellent communication and client management skills.
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• A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or