Senior Town Planner

  • Penguin Recruitment Ltd
  • Crawley, Sussex
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time Other

Job Description

Job Title: Town Planner & Senior Town Planner

Location:Crawley

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated RTPI-qualified Town Planner to join a fast-paced and collaborative planning team working across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing consultancy delivering residential, education, strategic land and commercial developments across the South of England.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting major schemes while also leading smaller projects from inception through to determination. You will liaise closely with clients, local authorities and external consultants, gaining exposure to high-profile and complex planning matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing planning projects from initial appraisal through to determination
  • Leading smaller applications and supporting larger strategic schemes
  • Preparing planning applications, statements and supporting documentation
  • Liaising with clients, local authorities and external consultants
  • Attending client meetings, site visits and stakeholder consultations
  • Supporting junior team members and contributing to team collaboration
  • Managing deadlines and coordinating inputs from technical consultants

Person Specification

  • RTPI qualified Town Planner
  • Professional planning experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Commercial awareness and interest in development
  • Full UK driving licence

Interested?

For applications, or for more information regarding this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV to Josh Jones at or call