Senior Planner Location: Kent Penguin Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a unique and exciting planning consultancy in their search for a Senior Planner. They provide independent and creative planning advice to a range of development partners predominantly in Kent and the South East region. They provide themselves on giving practical, professional input and have a reputation for integrity and long-term relationships with clients. Through a collaborative approach, this practice strives to focus on the positive benefits of quality development and facilitate investment with development partners in order to shape attractive well-functioning, and healthy places Candidates are required to have: MRTPI qualified with significant experience in consultancy or a similar client-facing role Proven ability to manage projects independently and work closely with clients Strong understanding of the planning system and commercial awareness Confident managing junior team members and supporting their professional development Ambition to progress to Partner level and take on additional business responsibilities What does the role involve? Lead on a variety of complex planning projects across the South East and wider UK Provide strategic advice to clients Support and manage junior planning staff, offering mentorship and day-to-day oversight Play a key role in business development and client relationship management Contribute to th...