Senior Planning Consultant
The Role
We're looking for a talented and driven Senior Planning Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work across a range of exciting projects-supporting senior colleagues and directors on major developments, while also managing your own portfolio of small to mid-sized planning applications. You'll play a key role in providing strategic advice to clients, preparing high-quality reports and submissions, and helping to guide the direction of planning work within the team.
What You'll Be Doing:
Supporting senior team members and directors on complex and high-profile projects
Managing and delivering small to medium-scale planning applications independently
Conducting site research, policy reviews, and development potential appraisals
Preparing planning appraisals, reports, applications, and related documentation
Engaging with planning officers, statutory consultees, stakeholders, and the public
Building strong relationships with clients, collaborators, and consultants
Generating creative and practical solutions to planning challenges
Taking financial responsibility for your own projects-from inception to completion
Staying up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practice
Representing the company at external meetings, events, and presentationsAbout You
A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant planning or related discipline
5-10 years of experience in planning-either in the private or public sector
Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and application processes
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
A collaborative, problem-solving mindset and a sharp attention to detail
Creative thinker with the ability to develop tailored planning strategies
Passionate about delivering high-quality work and outstanding client serviceWhy Join Us
We offer more than just a job-we offer a chance to grow, contribute, and make a real impact.
Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
Pension contributions and private healthcare
Full support for professional development, including payment of professional fees
Flexible working options-split your time between home and our offices.
A supportive and social working culture with regular team events
A strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
Employee Ownership Trust status-giving you a voice in the business and access to tax-free bonusesThis is a fantastic opportunity to advance your planning career, working on a diverse range of projects for high-profile clients, alongside a respected and experienced team