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 pride 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 the strategic growth and direction of the practice

What does the role offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Clear path to Partner status and profit share
• Supportive and collegiate working environment
• Autonomy and responsibility from day one
• Varied and interesting project portfolio

If this Senior Planner role is of interest, please contact Joel Bland to discuss further.