Chartered Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy is seeking a Chartered Senior Planner to join their Gatwick office, managing client relationships and complex planning applications. The ideal candidate will possess MRTPI Chartered Membership and 4-6 years of planning experience, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on diverse projects across the South East.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Variety of projects

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience within planning consultancy or local authority.
• Strong track record in managing planning projects.
• Collaborative approach and passion for positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage complex planning applications.
• Advise clients on planning strategy and policy.
• Lead projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with various groups.
• Mentor junior colleagues in the team.

Skills

Client-facing roles

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

MRTPI Chartered Membership

Job description

Overview

Chartered Senior Planner - Gatwick Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected planning consultancy in their search for a Chartered Senior Planner to join their Gatwick office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to play a key role in delivering a wide range of planning projects across the South East.

The Role

As a Chartered Senior Planner, you will be working on an exciting variety of projects spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You\'ll take ownership of client relationships, manage planning applications, and provide expert planning advice to a diverse portfolio of clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals.
• Advising clients on planning strategy and policy.
• Leading on projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Managing stakeholder engagement, including local authorities, developers, and community groups.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the growth of the Gatwick team.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• MRTPI Chartered Membership (essential).
• 4-6 years\' experience within planning consultancy or a local authority setting.
• Strong track record in managing and delivering planning projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with confidence in client-facing roles.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for achieving positive planning outcomes.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to join a highly regarded consultancy with an excellent reputation in the planning sector.
• A supportive environment where your professional development and career progression will be encouraged.
• Involvement in a wide variety of projects with high-profile clients across the South East.

If you are interested in this Chartered Senior Planner role, please contact Joel Bland on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed)