Principal Planner

FutureGen Recruitment; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension

Professional subscriptions

Friendly culture

Job summary

FutureGen Recruitment is seeking a Principal Planner in Pulborough, West Sussex, offering £45,000–£55,000 and a supportive, independent culture.

Take ownership of varied local instructions, provide practical planning advice to long‑standing clients and help steer residential development, rural estates and conversions. The role values clear communication, project exposure and a transparent route forward within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Sound English planning knowledge and ability to manage applications independently.
• Excellent communication with clients and project teams.
• Chartership welcome and considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Independent management

Client communication

Education

Chartership welcomed

Job description

Principal Planner

Pulborough, West Sussex | £45,000–£55,000

A respected property and planning business is strengthening its planning capability in Pulborough, West Sussex. Its work is rooted in long‑term relationships with landowners, estates, developers and private clients.

Ready for more ownership, better project exposure and a clearer route forward?

This role is built around one central idea: take ownership of varied local instructions and provide practical advice to long‑standing clients. The team’s current workload includes residential development, rural estates, agricultural buildings, conversions, heritage assets and land promotion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear planning appraisals, statements and strategic advice.
• Manage planning applications and coordinate technical inputs.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients and project teams.
• Negotiate constructively with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
• Review work produced by junior colleagues and support their development.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and the commercial management of projects.

About you

Sound English planning knowledge; able to manage applications independently; chartership welcomed. You should also be organised, dependable and able to explain planning issues in straightforward language. The business is interested in people who value good advice and long‑term client relationships rather than unnecessary internal politics.

Package and working arrangements

The salary is £45,000–£55,000. The wider package includes flexible working, pension, professional subscriptions and a friendly independent culture. Exact arrangements will depend on experience and will be discussed openly during the process.

Contact

Shaun Lewis

Director | FutureGen Recruitment

[e-mail]

07789 371470