Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Batley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner for their Sutton Coldfield office. This role involves managing planning applications and providing clients with clear planning advice. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Town Planning, MRTPI status, and experience within a consultancy or local authority. The position offers professional growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment, working on diverse planning projects in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience within a consultancy or local authority setting.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management.
• Ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning applications across various development sectors.
• Prepare planning statements, appeals, and pre-application submissions.
• Provide commercially focused planning advice to clients.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Planning advice

Site appraisals

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related discipline

MRTPI status (or working towards chartership)

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for their Sutton Coldfield office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a respected private consultancy, taking a leading role on a varied portfolio of planning projects and supporting clients through the planning process from initial appraisal through to determination and post-consent matters.

The Role

As a Senior Planner, you will manage your own caseload while contributing to the wider success of the team. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering planning applications across a range of development sectors

• Preparing planning statements, appeals and pre-application submissions

• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients

• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy reviews

• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams

• Supporting and mentoring junior planners where required

About You

To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline

• MRTPI status (or working towards chartership)

• Several years’ experience within a consultancy or local authority setting

• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines

Why Apply?

This Senior Planner position offers the chance to join a supportive consultancy environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects and clear opportunities for professional progression.

For more information about this Senior Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.