Senior Planner

Cardiff, Wales

£35000 - £48000 per annum Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Full Time

Planning, Town Planning

15 July 2026

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Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a highly respected planning consultancy?

Our client is an established and growing multidisciplinary planning and development consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering expert planning advice across a diverse range of sectors. Due to continued success and an expanding project portfolio, they are seeking a talented Senior Town Planner to join their Cardiff office.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad mix of residential, commercial, mixed-use, regeneration, energy and strategic land projects, supporting high-profile developments across Wales and the wider UK.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects from inception through to determination, providing strategic planning advice and building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and appeals.
  • Preparing planning appraisals, planning statements and supporting documentation.
  • Providing expert planning advice to clients across a range of development sectors.
  • Managing client relationships and contributing to business development activities.
  • Liaising with local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders.
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
  • Keeping abreast of planning policy and legislative changes.

About You

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
  • MRTPI status (or be working towards chartership with relevant experience).
  • Proven experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or development environment.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
  • Excellent report writing and communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • A proactive and commercially aware approach to client service.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-related benefits.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business.
  • Exposure to a high-quality and diverse project portfolio.
  • Ongoing professional development and support.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you are an ambitious planner looking to join a respected consultancy where you can develop your career while working on exciting and challenging projects, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch today.

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