Senior Planner
Location: London
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
My client, a leading independent planning consultancy based in London, is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Planner to join their dynamic team. Known for providing expert advice to designers, landowners, and developers, my client has built a reputation for delivering clear, persuasive guidance and achieving results. If you are passionate about the planning process and are looking to work on a diverse range of exciting development projects, this is the opportunity for you.
About the Role:
As Senior Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning applications, offering expert advice to clients, and ensuring successful outcomes through the increasingly complex planning process. The role will involve working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including local authorities, clients, and designers, to deliver well-managed development projects across London and the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage planning applications from inception through to approval.
Provide clear and effective planning advice to clients, designers, and stakeholders.
Liaise with local authorities and other key parties to secure positive planning outcomes.
Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and supporting documentation.
Stay abreast of changes to planning policies and regulations, advising clients accordingly.
Mentor and support junior team members, sharing expertise and promoting professional development.
Assist in business development efforts, cultivating strong client relationships and contributing to new opportunities.Key Requirements:
A minimum of 4 years' experience in a planning role, ideally within a consultancy.
Chartered status with the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards it.
Strong knowledge of UK planning law and policies, with the ability to apply them in practice.
Proven experience managing a range of development projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
A proactive, solution-focused approach to planning challenges.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.Why Join the Company?
My client offers a supportive and dynamic working environment where your expertise will be valued. You will work on a variety of exciting and high-profile projects, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
If you are an experienced and ambitious Senior Planner looking for a new challenge, this is the role for you. Apply today to become part of a team committed to shaping successful and sustainable developments.
Interested?
Contact Sofia Conte (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.
This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
