Senior Planner
Location: Crowborough, East Sussex
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with an exciting planning consultancy, in their search to recruit a Senior Planner for their Crowborough office in East Sussex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Planner to join a well-established and respected planning consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, and rural sectors. The role offers a balanced hybrid working arrangement and the chance to take real ownership of planning projects.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will manage planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality, commercially focused planning advice to clients.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
Preparing high-quality planning statements and supporting documentation
Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy analysis
Acting as the main point of contact for clients and local planning authorities
Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings where required
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team
About You
The successful Senior Planner will have:
MRTPI Chartered status
3-5 years' experience within the private sector
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
Proven experience leading planning applications independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive and commercially aware approach
Why Apply?
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to join a supportive and experienced planning team
Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio
Clear scope for continued professional development and progression
If you are interested in this Senior Planner position based in Crowborough, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for further information