Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Senior Town PlannerLocation: Kent Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and highly respected planning consultancy in the search for an ambitious Senior Town Planner to join their Kent-based team.This is an exciting opportunity for a planner who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to work across a genuinely diverse portfolio of projects - from residential schemes through to commercial development, including projects involving green belt and emerging grey belt policy considerations.The successful candidate will play a key role in leading projects from initial client instruction through to planning decision, while also contributing to larger and more complex multidisciplinary developments. This position offers real ownership, strong career progression prospects, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.The RoleAs Senior Town Planner, you will:Lead smaller planning projects from inception through to determination, managing programmes, budgets, and client relationships.Support medium and large-scale developments alongside a multidisciplinary team.Attend and lead client meetings and stakeholder discussions.Liaise with local planning authorities and statutory consultees.Prepare and review planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.Keep up to date with evolving planning legislation and policy, particularly around green belt and grey belt guidance.Mentor and support junior members of ..... full job details .....