Planning Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior or Graduate Planner to join their esteemed consultancy in Chester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a supportive and dynamic team. You'll be involved in diverse projects, assisting senior staff and managing planning applications while developing creative solutions to planning challenges. With flexible working arrangements and a focus on professional development, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you're passionate about planning and eager to grow your career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonuses

Pension Contributions

Private Healthcare

Flexible Working Options

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Ownership Trust Structure

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest in planning.
• Strong understanding of planning principles and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff on various planning projects and provide direct client advice.
• Manage smaller planning applications independently and prepare reports.

Skills

Planning Principles

Technical Writing

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Planning or Related Field

Job description

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• A fantastic opportunity for a Junior or Graduate Planner to join a highly regarded planning consultancy in Chester.
• Our client is offering great career progression opportunities, a supportive work environment, and flexible working arrangements. You will be joining a talented and dynamic team while working on a diverse portfolio of exciting projects for prestigious clients.
• Contact James Zyda on 07719 983 835 / [e-mail] to learn more.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a Planning Consultant, you will support senior staff on a variety of planning projects, providing direct advice to clients, and assisting with planning submissions and reports. You will play an integral part in the planning process, from project inception through to completion.

• Assist senior staff in driving large projects forward
• Manage smaller planning applications independently
• Conduct research and analysis, producing planning appraisals
• Prepare planning reports, applications, and environmental statements
• Liaise with planning officers, consultees, and third-party stakeholders
• Develop creative and original solutions to planning challenges
• Take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion

PLANNING CONSULTANT - DESIRED SKILLS:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine interest in planning
• Strong understanding of planning principles and policies
• Creative thinker with problem-solving abilities
• Excellent technical writing skills and attention to detail
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships
• Motivated and eager to develop professionally

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and annual bonuses
• Pension contributions, private healthcare, and payment of professional fees
• Flexible working options, including home working
• Supportive and progressive work environment with career development opportunities
• An employee ownership trust structure, allowing you to take an active part in the life of the company and benefit from tax-free bonuses

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about developing your planning career, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please email [e-mail] or call James Zyda on 07719 983 835 for more information.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading consultancy, where you’ll be supported in growing your career and working on a wide range of exciting projects!

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Created on 24/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom