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Job Title: Senior Planner
Location: Pulborough
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected independent planning consultancy in the search for a Senior Planner to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planner looking to take the next step in their career with a well-regarded consultancy that delivers high-quality planning advice across a diverse range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on a varied project portfolio, develop your career within a supportive team, and play a key role in the continued success of a respected planning practice.
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The Role
As a Senior Planner, You Will
- Manage your own caseload of planning projects from initial instruction through to determination.
- Prepare, submit, and manage a wide variety of planning applications.
- Provide expert planning advice to clients and colleagues across the wider business.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality planning solutions.
- Work across an exciting mix of residential, commercial, leisure, and rural development projects.
- Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team while taking responsibility for projects independently.
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About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Around 3-4 years recent experience within a planning consultancy.
- MRTPI or AssocRTPI accreditation.
- Experience independently managing planning projects.
- Knowledge of the Sussex and Surrey planning landscape (preferred but not essential).
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- A proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Interested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, Josh Jones on.
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