Senior Planner - RTPI

Position: Senior Planner - RTPI (Permanent)
Senior Planner

Location:

Bedfordshire

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working
Salary: £45,000

Professional Summary

Senior Planner with 4+ years’ experience in the UK private sector, delivering complex development projects valued between £250k and £25m. Strong background in managing planning applications from inception through determination and post-consent stages, working closely with in-house design teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders. Experienced in providing strategic planning advice, representing projects at committee, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across the RIBA Stages.

Key Experience & Expertise

* Private sector planning within consultancy and developer environments

* Management of complex planning applications nationwide

* Strategic planning advice and policy interpretation

* Planning committee representation and stakeholder engagement

* Coordination of multidisciplinary consultant teams

* Planning applications, appeals, and condition discharge

* Feasibility studies and planning policy work

Key Responsibilities

* Led and managed the planning process for multiple large-scale development projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to programme

* Prepared, reviewed, and signed off comprehensive planning statements and supporting reports

* Provided strategic planning advice, guiding projects through complex regulatory and policy frameworks

* Represented developments at planning committees, public consultations, stakeholder events, and meetings with local authorities and statutory bodies

* Managed and coordinated multidisciplinary teams, including architects and specialist sub-consultants

* Oversaw planning applications from pre-application stage through submission, determination, and post-decision condition management

* Played a leading role in the preparation of planning policy documents and feasibility studies for new and existing developments

* Monitored and reported on planning application progress, appeals, and related planning matters, ensuring timely completion of actions

* Advised on planning conditions, variations, and enforcement matters throughout the project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1–6)

* Contributed to continuous improvement within the planning function, promoting high standards and best practice

Education & Professional Qualifications

* Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, or related discipline (2:1 or above)

* Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards chartered status

Additional Information

* Full UK driving licence with experience attending site visits across the UK

* Strong organisational, communication, and project management skills