Job Description
Senior Town PlannerLocation: 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.