Chartered Senior Planner in Gatwick)

Penguin Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in the South East is seeking an experienced Chartered Senior Planner to join their Gatwick office. This role involves managing complex planning applications, advising clients, and leading projects. The ideal candidate will have MRTPI Chartered Membership and 4-6 years of relevant experience. You will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent reputation in the planning sector

Support for professional development and career progression

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience within planning consultancy or a local authority setting.
• Strong track record in managing and delivering planning projects.
• A collaborative approach for achieving positive planning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mentoring junior colleagues within the Gatwick team.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.