Planning Consultant (Planner)

Description Location: Hybrid – Home-based / London Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + up to 10% employer pension contribution, 30 days annual leave, and annual professional fees paid Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Planning Consultant (Planner) to join a growing consultancy team delivering a wide range of planning projects across both the public and private sectors.

You’ll be involved in everything from initial strategy to securing planning permission for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments. If you have a strong interest in town planning, are well-organised, solutions-focused, and client-oriented, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your career forward.

What You’ll Be Doing Providing planning consultancy and strategic advice to a diverse client base Conducting planning appraisals, managing pre-application discussions, and coordinating the preparation of planning applications Offering technical and procedural advice to add value and problem-solve Supporting public consultation strategies Liaising with clients, sub-consultants, public bodies, and internal teams Assisting in the financial management of projects including invoicing and budgeting Mentoring junior team members where appropriate What They’re Looking For An engaging, motivated personality with a collaborative mindset Strong technical knowledge of the UK planning system and development trends A proactive approach to managing and coordinating planning applications Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills Confidence in handling smaller projects independently and contributing to larger schemes Ability to think critically, solve problems, and work under pressure A team player who can also work independently and take initiative Professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail in all aspects of work Requirements MRTPI or working towards chartership 2+ years of professional experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment Experience working on a variety of planning application types (minor/major, residential/commercial) is desirable Strong client-facing skills and the ability to represent the consultancy with professionalism How to Apply Get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further.

Apply now and take the next step in your planning career! Please apply below with your CV or get in touch for more information! Please either Call/Whatsapp Rob on 07855 276123 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Requirements

Requirements

MRTPI or working towards chartership 2+ years of professional experience in town planning, ideally within a consultancy environment Experience working on a variety of planning application types (minor/major, residential/commercial) is desirable Strong client-facing skills and the ability to represent the consultancy with professionalism Benefits Location: Hybrid – Home-based / London Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + up to 10% employer pension contribution, 30 days annual leave, and annual professional fees paid Contract: Full-Time, Permanent