Senior Town Planner
Location: Gatwick
Penguin Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well respected consultancy, in their search to recruit a Senior Town Planner for their Gatwick office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a well-established and highly regarded consultancy, working on a varied portfolio of projects across the residential, commercial, aviation, and mixed-use sectors. The role offers strong project ownership, client exposure, and clear scope for progression within a supportive and professional team environment.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take responsibility for managing planning projects from inception through to determination, providing high-quality and commercially focused planning advice.
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 detailed planning policy analysis
Acting as the main point of contact for clients and local planning authorities
Attending meetings, site visits, and committee hearings as required
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the planning team
Contributing to planning strategy and project delivery across a range of sectors
About You
The successful Senior Town Planner will have:
MRTPI Chartered status (or be very close to achieving chartership)
Solid private sector experience within a consultancy environment
Strong understanding of the UK planning system and development management
Proven experience leading planning applications independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach
Why Apply?
Join a respected and growing planning consultancy
Hybrid working options
Varied and interesting project portfolio
Clear opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive, collaborative team culture
For more information on this Senior Town Planner role in Gatwick, please contact Joel at Penguin Recruitment