Senior Planner
Fancy working somewhere that gives you the backing of a multidisciplinary consultancy, without feeling like a small cog in a huge machine?
This is an opportunity to join a growing planning-led consultancy where planners are at the centre of projects, working alongside in-house specialists across ecology, heritage, landscape, architecture and environmental disciplines.
You'll have the chance to work on a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, infrastructure and environmental projects while taking ownership of your own clients and developments. We are looking for a Senior Planner, either chartered, or working towards chartership, with a couple of years in industry.
The Role
Manage planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries
Undertake planning appraisals and site assessments
Prepare planning statements, reports and strategic planning advice
Liaise with local authorities, consultees and project teams
Manage client relationships and support project delivery
Mentor junior planners and contribute to team development
Support fee proposals and new business opportunities
About You
MRTPI qualified or working towards chartership
Experience within either consultancy or local authority planning
Strong understanding of the UK planning system
Excellent communication and report writing skills
Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer?
Hybrid and flexible working
Genuine progression opportunities
Protected CPD and professional membership support
Exposure to a wide range of planning projects and sectors
Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment
Private medical insurance following probationThis is an excellent opportunity for a Planner looking to step up, or an established Senior Planner seeking greater project ownership, broader sector exposure and a clear pathway for career progression
