Senior Planner

Senior Planner
Location: Sutton Coldfield

Penguin Recruitment is working on behalf of a well established and growing planning consultancy to recruit a Senior Planner for their Sutton Coldfield office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Planner to join a respected private consultancy, taking a leading role on a varied portfolio of planning projects and supporting clients through the planning process from initial appraisal through to determination and post-consent matters.

As a Senior Planner, you will manage your own caseload while contributing to the wider success of the team. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering planning applications across a range of development sectors
• Preparing planning statements, appeals and pre-application submissions
• Providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients
• Undertaking site appraisals and planning policy reviews
• Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams
• Supporting and mentoring junior planners where required

To be successful in this Senior Planner role, you will ideally have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline
• MRTPI status (or working towards chartership)
• Several years' experience within a consultancy or local authority setting
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage projects independently and meet deadlines

This Senior Planner position offers the chance to join a supportive consultancy environment with exposure to a diverse range of projects and clear opportunities for professional progression.

For more information about this Senior Planner opportunity, please contact Joel Bland at Penguin Recruitment.