Senior Planner – Colchester | Leading UK Planning Consultancy
Location: Colchester (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy
Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering high-quality, creative planning advice across the UK?
An established national planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative business that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance.
The Role
You’ll be involved in a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors. Working alongside experienced Directors and a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations — while contributing to business development and client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals
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Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
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Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery
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Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
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Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth
About You
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MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience)
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Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning
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Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes
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Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills
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Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Why Join?
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Join a respected national consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity
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Enjoy a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture
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Genuine progression opportunities to Principal and Associate level
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Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working
If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to work on exciting projects with a highly regarded team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Neil Ellerton in confidence for an informal discussion.
