Chartered Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Worthing is seeking a Chartered Senior Town Planner. You will manage and deliver planning projects, provide strategic advice, and work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will hold MRTPI status and possess a relevant degree along with experience in UK planning. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

CPD and professional development support

Qualifications

• MRTPI status is essential.
• A relevant degree in town planning or a related field is required.
• Experience in UK planning, either in consultancy or local authority.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning projects from pre-application to decision.
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications.
• Represent clients in meetings with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strategic planning advice

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Client-facing confidence

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant degree in town planning or related field

MRTPI status

Job description

Chartered Senior Town Planner

Location: Crawley

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

Role Overview

As a Chartered Senior Town Planner, you will manage and deliver planning projects from pre‑application stage through to decision and appeal. You will 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 members
• Play an active role in business development and client relationships

About You

• 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