Senior Planner

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting the largest independent planning and highways consultancy in the South East, in their search for a senior planner. They are seeking a professional planner to support a variety of exciting and large profile, DCO and EIA projects. As a Senior Planner, you will be expected to lead small projects from inception to completion, attend client meetings, liaise with external consultants and our multi-disciplinary team, and be an active team player in medium to larger projects.

• Lead small projects from inception to completion
• Attend client meetings and liaise with external consultants
• Work as an active team player in medium to larger projects
• Support a variety of DCO and EIA projects

• Good all-round knowledge of the UK planning system and the workings of local government
• Three plus years of experience in the planning industry
• MRTPI qualified or in the process of being qualified
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in DCO / EIA projects is desirable

• Liaising with external consultants and our multi-disciplinary team
• Leading small projects and supporting larger projects
• Attending client meetings and ensuring project completion

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Pension
• Professional membership
• Gym membership
• On-site breakfast and refreshments
• Cycle to work and tech-scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Great training and development opportunities

If you are interested in this position, please contact Joel Bland on or email at