Chartered Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A planning consultancy near Gatwick is seeking a Chartered Town Planner to manage planning applications and provide tailored advice to clients. This role offers clear paths for professional development and the chance to work on diverse projects. Strong communication skills and MRTPI accreditation are required. The role is based in a supportive team environment where you can grow your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Clear routes for progression

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience within consultancy or local authority.
• Confidence managing applications.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications, appeals, and site promotion work.
• Provide tailored planning advice to clients.
• Prepare high-quality planning statements and reports.
• Engage with local planning authorities and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of planning system

Written and verbal communication skills

Client-focused approach

Education

MRTPI accredited Town Planner

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Chartered Town Planner

Location: Gatwick

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Town Planner to join a respected planning consultancy based near Gatwick. This is an excellent role for a driven planner who is looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in delivering high-quality planning solutions.

The consultancy has a strong reputation for guiding projects from early site promotion through to delivery, working across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land schemes. With a diverse portfolio and a supportive team culture, this role offers the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects while continuing to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications, appeals, and site promotion work.
• Provide tailored planning advice to clients across a range of sectors.
• Prepare high-quality planning statements, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Engage with local planning authorities, communities, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and contribute to client relationship management.

Qualifications

• MRTPI accredited Town Planner.
• 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience within consultancy or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the planning system and confidence managing applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Clear routes for progression and professional development.
• Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects across the South East.
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Town Planner to join a forward-thinking consultancy near Gatwick and develop their career on exciting projects across the region.

For more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 957 381. Alternatively, email your CV to [e-mail].