Senior Planner

The Role

• As a Senior Planner, you will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
• Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
• Preparing high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and local planning authorities
• Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings where required
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team

• MRTPI Chartered status
• 3-5 years' experience within the private sector
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
• Proven experience leading planning applications independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and commercially aware approach

• Hybrid working model
• Opportunity to join a supportive and experienced planning team
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
• Clear scope for continued professional development and progression

If you are interested in this Senior Planner position based in Crowborough, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information.

Location:

Crowborough, East Sussex

Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting planning consultancy, in their search to recruit a Senior Planner for their Crowborough office in East Sussex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Planner to join a well-established and respected planning consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, and rural sectors. The role offers a balanced hybrid working arrangement and the chance to take real ownership of planning projects.