Senior DCO Planner

Vella Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Owned Trust

Strong bonus

6-monthly salary reviews

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

Planning-Led Multidisciplinary SME in Central London is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their Infrastructure Planning team on a hybrid basis. You will contribute to a strong project pipeline across major infrastructure schemes and work within a planning-led consultancy culture that supports progression.

The role covers planning applications, policy interpretation, and coordination with project teams. A 3-day in-office hybrid arrangement is in place, with a clear progression pathway and

Qualifications

• 2+ years UK Town Planning experience.
• Infrastructure-type projects, DCO, or NSIP experience.
• RTPI membership (or working towards MRTPI).
• Development management and/or policy background.
• Proactive, commercial, and collaborative mindset.

Skills

Town planning

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Job description

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT ?

We're working exclusively with a well-known and very highly respected, planning-led multidisciplinary consultancy based in Central London! They are actively growing their Infrastructure Planning team due to continued success and a strong project pipeline.

They’re hiring across multiple levels (Planner up to Associate Director), with several people joining over the coming months - making this a great time to join!

THE HEADLINES

Title: Senior Town Planner (Infrastructure/DCO)

Experience: 3+ Years

Salary: £40,000 Upwards + Strong Bonus + Benefits

Location: Central London

Company: Planning-Led Multidisciplinary SME

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office

? WHY JOIN THIS COMPANY:

• Employee Owned Trust (tax-free bonus benefits)
• Strong bonus paid twice a year
• 6-monthly salary reviews
• Clear progression pathway
• Strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects
• Supportive, collaborative culture

? WHO THEY’R LOOKING FOR:

• 2+ years UK Town Planning experience
• Infrastructure-type projects, DCO, or NSIP experience
• RTPI membership (or working towards MRTPI)
• Development management and/or policy background
• Proactive, commercial, and collaborative mindset

PLEASE NOTE: Visa sponsorship is NOT available.