Chartered Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Hailey, Oxfordshire
  • Dec 12, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

Chartered Senior Town Planner
Location: Crawley

Penguin Recruitment is proud to be representing a respected and growing planning consultancy in their search for a Chartered Senior Town Planner to join their experienced team in Crawley.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive planner to lead on a diverse range of projects, contribute to team development, and play a key role in the future success of a well regarded practice.

Why Join?
  • Competitive salary tailored to your experience
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Strong and varied project pipeline across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors
  • Opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative team
  • CPD, professional development and RTPI support
The Role

As a Chartered Senior Town Planner, you'll manage and deliver planning projects from pre-application stage through to decision and appeal. You'll also:

  • Provide strategic planning advice to clients
  • Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals
  • Represent clients in meetings with stakeholders and local authorities
  • Mentor junior team membersPlay an active role in business development and client relationships
About You

We're looking for a Chartered Planning professional who can demonstrate:

  • MRTPI status
  • A relevant degree in town planning or related field
  • Relevant experience in UK planning (consultancy or local authority)
  • Strong working knowledge of planning policy and application processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Chartered Senior Town Planner ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious consultancy.

Contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment for more information.