Planner - East Midlands

East Midlands

£30k-£40k (DOE)

Full Time

Community Development, Planning, Town Planning

6 August 2026

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Planner – East Midlands | Join a Growing Planning Consultancy

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Planner looking for your next opportunity in the East Midlands? We're partnering with a well-established and growing planning consultancy that is looking to strengthen its team with the addition of a talented Planner.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic development projects while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Opportunity

As a Planner, you'll play a key role in delivering planning advice across a wide range of developments, working closely with clients, local authorities, architects, and technical consultants. You'll be involved throughout the planning process, from initial site appraisals through to securing planning permission.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
  • Undertake site appraisals and planning research.
  • Liaise with local planning authorities, clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
  • Produce high-quality planning reports and planning statements.
  • Attend client meetings, committee meetings, and public consultations where required.
  • Monitor changes in planning legislation and policy.
  • Support senior colleagues on larger and more complex projects while managing your own workload.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

  • Experience within a planning consultancy, local authority, or developer.
  • A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline.
  • MRTPI qualification, or you're actively working towards chartership.
  • Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A full UK driving licence is desirable.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Structured career progression and mentoring.
  • Support towards professional development and CPD.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Friendly and collaborative team culture.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile and varied projects across the region.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a strong reputation in the market and an impressive pipeline of projects. If you're looking for genuine career progression, exposure to exciting developments, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about this opportunity. Whether you're actively looking or simply open to hearing about the market, we'd be happy to discuss how this role could fit your career ambitions.

[email protected]/01792 940004

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