Senior Planner

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy seeks a Senior Planner to join their Bedford office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of the UK planning system. Responsibilities include managing planning projects, preparing reports, and engaging with clients and authorities. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, and various other benefits in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private healthcare with BUPA

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributions to professional memberships

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
• Understanding of the UK planning system and current policy landscape.
• RTPI membership or working towards chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on smaller schemes and manage planning processes from start to finish.
• Prepare high-quality planning reports and applications.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout the planning process.

Skills

Analytical communication

Client engagement

Project management

Networking

Education

Degree in Town Planning

Job description

We're working with a well-established, employee-owned planning consultancy seeking a Senior Planner for their growing Bedford office. With over 100 professionals across several UK locations and a turnover exceeding £8 million, this multidisciplinary practice provides expert advice across planning, urban design, environmental impact, sustainability, transport, and infrastructure.

The successful Senior Planner will play a key role in delivering a broad range of projects, including residential, commercial, regeneration and mixed-use schemes, supporting clients across both the public and private sectors.

Senior Planner Job Overview

• Work on a variety of projects with the opportunity to take the lead on smaller schemes and manage planning processes from start to finish.
• Provide commercially focused planning advice to a broad client base
• Prepare high-quality planning reports, applications, and supporting documentation
• Liaise directly with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external consultants
• Build long-term relationships through networking and client engagement
• Represent client interests throughout the planning process
• Play a key role in supporting the growth and success of the Bedford office

Senior Planner Job Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in consultancy or a local authority setting
• Sound understanding of the UK planning system and current policy landscape
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills
• Experience of managing multiple planning projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and client-focused
• RTPI membership or working towards chartership desirable
• Living in or around the Bedford area

Senior Planner Salary & Benefits

• Salary - Dependant on Experience
• Holiday; 25 Days + Bank Holidays + Christmas Break
• Private healthcare with BUPA
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributions to professional memberships and subscriptions
• Regular performance reviews and career development planning
• Friendly and social studio culture with team-wide events
• Other Benefits Discussed At Interview Stage

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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