Chartered Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy based in Crawley is seeking a Chartered Senior Town Planner to manage and deliver a variety of planning projects. In this role, you will provide strategic advice, prepare complex planning applications, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have MRTPI status, relevant experience in UK planning, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

CPD and professional development support

Qualifications

• Demonstrable MRTPI status essential.
• Relevant experience in UK planning is necessary.
• Competence in presenting complex applications and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning projects from pre-application to decision.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

MRTPI status

Strong working knowledge of planning policy

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing confidence

Education

Degree in town planning or related field

Job description

Chartered Senior Town Planner
Location: Crawley

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be representing a respected and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Chartered Senior Town Planner to join their experienced team in Crawley.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive planner to lead on a diverse range of projects, contribute to team development, and play a key role in the future success of a well regarded practice.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Strong and varied project pipeline across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors
• Opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative team
• CPD, professional development and RTPI support

The Role

As a Chartered Senior Town Planner, you’ll manage and deliver planning projects from pre-application stage through to decision and appeal. You’ll also:

• Provide strategic planning advice to clients
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals
• Represent clients in meetings with stakeholders and local authorities
• Mentor junior team membersPlay an active role in business development and client relationships

About You

We’re looking for a Chartered Planning professional who can demonstrate:

• MRTPI status
• A relevant degree in town planning or related field
• Relevant experience in UK planning (consultancy or local authority)
• Strong working knowledge of planning policy and application processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Chartered Senior Town Planner ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.

Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information.