Senior Planner
Senior Planner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Planner to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. This role will lead the preparation, coordination and delivery of planning work across a varied portfolio of projects, providing expert advice and ensuring that proposals are developed in line with relevant policy, legislation and best practice.
You will manage projects from initial assessment through to submission and determination, working closely with internal colleagues, external consultants, local authorities and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be confident handling complex planning matters, balancing competing priorities and presenting clear, commercially aware recommendations.
Key responsibilities
- Leading the preparation and submission of planning applications, appeals, planning statements and supporting documents.
- Providing professional planning advice on development proposals, policy requirements and project risks.
- Managing consultation processes and maintaining effective relationships with planning authorities and stakeholders.
- Monitoring changes in legislation, national policy and local plans, assessing their impact on current and future projects.
- Co-ordinating multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, budgets and delivery timescales.
- Preparing reports, briefing papers and presentations for senior colleagues and decision-makers.
- Supporting the development of planning strategies and identifying opportunities to improve project outcomes.
About you
You will be an experienced planning professional with a strong understanding of the UK planning system and a proven record of successfully managing applications or development projects. You should be able to interpret complex information, make sound judgements and communicate confidently with a wide range of audiences.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in town planning, urban planning or a related discipline.
- Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, or working towards chartered status, is desirable.
- Substantial experience in a planning consultancy, public sector or development environment.
- Excellent written, verbal and analytical communication skills.
- Strong organisational abilities, with close attention to detail and the capacity to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in standard office software and planning or mapping systems.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to high-quality projects within a supportive and collaborative working environment.
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