Planner​/Senior Planner

Planner / Senior Planner

Location:

London
Full Time | Hybrid Working Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planner or Senior Planner to join a highly respected independent planning consultancy based in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional looking to work on a diverse range of projects across London and the South East, whilst developing their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy environment.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad portfolio of work, including residential, mixed-use, commercial, strategic land and regeneration projects, working closely with clients, local authorities and multidisciplinary consultant teams.

As a Planner or Senior Planner, you will be involved in all stages of the planning process, helping to deliver successful outcomes for clients across a variety of development sectors.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking site appraisals and development feasibility assessments
• Providing planning advice to clients and project teams
• Preparing planning statements, representations and supporting documents
• Liaising with local authorities, consultees and stakeholders
• Supporting project management and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Attending client meetings, committee meetings and public consultations where required
• Assisting with business development and networking activities

For Senior Planner level candidates, there will be opportunities to take greater ownership of projects, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to client relationship management.

We are keen to speak with talented and motivated planning professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality planning advice.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant Town Planning qualification
• MRTPI Chartered status or be working towards Chartership
• Experience with in a planning consultancy, local authority or developer environment
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and policy framework
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• The confidence to engage directly with clients and stakeholders
• A proactive and commercially aware approach

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to a wide variety of high-quality projects
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to work within a growing and respected planning consultancy

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a consultancy that combines technical excellence with a genuinely supportive working environment.

Whether you are an established Planner looking to step up, or a Senior Planner seeking greater responsibility and progression, this role offers the platform to develop your career whilst working on some exciting projects across London and the wider South East.