Job Description
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 probation
This 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.