Senior Planner in Longfield)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Planner for a prestigious housebuilder in Longfield, Kent. This role involves managing planning applications and providing strategic advice on residential developments. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a strong understanding of the planning system. The position offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension and private healthcare

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-graduate experience within consultancy, housebuilding, or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the planning system, particularly residential-led development.
• Ambition and drive to contribute positively to the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare planning applications and appeals.
• Provide strategic planning advice across a diverse range of residential-led developments.
• Engage with local planning authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Report-writing skills

Planning system knowledge

Collaborative approach

Education

MRTPI chartered or working towards

Job description

Overview

Senior Planner

Location: Longfield, Kent

Are you an ambitious Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a prestigious and award-winning housebuilder in their search for a Senior Planner to join their growing team in Longfield, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a respected and design-led developer with a strong pipeline of projects across the South East. You will play a key role in guiding schemes from inception through to delivery, working closely with the in-house land, design and technical teams, as well as external consultants.

The Role

• Manage and prepare planning applications and appeals.
• Provide strategic planning advice across a diverse range of residential-led developments.
• Engage with local planning authorities, stakeholders, and communities.
• Support land acquisition by assessing planning opportunities and constraints.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth of the business by identifying planning risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• MRTPI chartered (or working towards).
• 3+ years' post-graduate experience within consultancy, housebuilding, or local authority.
• Strong knowledge of the planning system, particularly residential-led development.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ambition, drive, and a collaborative approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Pension and private healthcare.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge with a high-quality developer where your input makes a real difference, this is the role for you!