Senior Planner – Strategic Planning

Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

An established planning and development consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join its Strategic Planning team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated planning professional looking to work on a diverse portfolio of strategic land, residential, mixed-use and development plan projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering planning advice, managing projects, promoting strategic development opportunities, and supporting clients through complex planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote large-scale residential and mixed-use developments through Local Plan reviews, growth strategies and development plan processes.
• Prepare and coordinate planning applications from inception through to determination.
• Draft planning statements, representations, reports and strategic planning submissions.
• Represent clients at planning appeals, examinations, inquiries, committee meetings and stakeholder consultations.
• Manage project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary consultants.
• Undertake site appraisals, planning research and policy analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives and contribute to winning new work.
• Mentor and supervise junior planning staff where appropriate.
• Manage multiple projects effectively while ensuring high-quality outputs and client service.

About You

You will have:

• A minimum of 5 years' post-qualification planning experience within a consultancy, local authority or related professional environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy and best practice.
• Experience working on strategic planning and development management projects.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Skills

• Experience presenting at public meetings, inquiries or examinations.
• Experience managing project teams and supporting junior colleagues.
• Business development and client relationship management experience.

Requirements

• RTPI membership (or working towards membership where appropriate).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to project sites and meetings as required.
• Flexibility to attend occasional meetings outside standard working hours.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile strategic planning projects.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Support for continued professional development and RTPI requirements.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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