Senior Planner - London

London

£40k-£50k+ (DOE)

Full Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

26 April 2026

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Senior Planner – Planning Consultancy | London

Are you an experienced Planner ready to step into a Senior role within a leading London consultancy? We’re partnering with a highly regarded planning practice that is continuing to grow its presence across the capital and is looking to appoint a talented Senior Planner to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-profile projects while playing a key role in client management and mentoring junior team members.

The Role
As a Senior Planner, you’ll lead on a range of complex planning projects across sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and regeneration schemes throughout London and the South East.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing planning applications and appeals from inception to determination
  • Leading client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
  • Preparing and reviewing planning statements, reports, and supporting documents
  • Providing strategic planning advice to clients and stakeholders
  • Mentoring and supporting junior planners within the team
  • Engaging with local authorities, consultants, and wider project teams

About You

  • Demonstrable experience in a planning role (consultancy or local authority)
  • MRTPI qualified (or working towards with significant progress)
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, particularly within London
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
  • Exposure to high-profile and complex London-based projects
  • Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team environment

This role is ideal for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career, with the opportunity to make a real impact within a respected consultancy.

Apply now to explore this opportunity further.

[email protected]/01792 940004

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