Planner/Senior Planner

Job Description

Our client is a dynamic and commercially focused planning consultancy delivering expert planning advice across regeneration, commercial, mixed-use and strategic development projects. They work with developers, investors, landowners, local authorities and private sector clients to unlock opportunities, create value and deliver transformative developments. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking an ambitious Town Planner / Senior Town Planner with a passion for regeneration and commercial development to join their growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and manage planning applications, appeals and pre-application enquiries for regeneration and commercial schemes.
• Advise clients on development potential, planning strategy, risks and opportunities.
• Undertake site appraisals, feasibility studies and planning due diligence for commercial and brownfield sites.
• Prepare planning statements, sequential/impact assessments (where relevant), appeal statements and supporting reports.
• Lead or support planning strategies for town centre, urban regeneration and mixed-use redevelopment projects.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, consultants, architects, surveyors and key stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder engagement and consultation processes on complex regeneration proposals.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and client expectations effectively.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide project leadership (Senior level).
• Keep abreast of planning policy changes affecting regeneration, commercial and employment development.

About You

For Town Planner Level:

• RTPI accredited degree in Town Planning or related discipline.
• Experience within consultancy or local authority planning.
• Strong interest in regeneration, commercial property and placemaking.
• Excellent written, analytical and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Working toward MRTPI status or recently qualified.

For Senior Town Planner Level:

• MRTPI qualified (or equivalent experience).
• Strong track record delivering regeneration and/or commercial planning projects.
• Excellent understanding of development management, plan-making and UK planning policy.
• Experience leading client relationships and managing complex planning applications.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to unlock development opportunities.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to business growth.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned to experience.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Flexible / hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy.
• Support for RTPI membership and ongoing CPD.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration and commercial projects.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative and supportive team culture.

How to Apply

If you are looking to progress your planning career and work on projects that shape communities and drive economic growth, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and covering letter for consideration.