Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bedford is seeking a Senior Planner to provide expert advice on planning matters and prepare applications. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years' experience and is MRTPI qualified or working towards it. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant employee benefits including private health insurance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangement

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Death in service

RTPI membership paid

Employee-owned structure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (public or private sector).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to clients on a range of planning matters.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders, local authorities, and consultants.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Client advisory experience

Business development

Education

MRTPI qualified or working towards qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Planner – Bedford, Bedfordshire

️ Diverse Project Portfolio | Employee-Owned Consultancy | Hybrid Working

Residential | Commercial | Mixed-Use | Energy | Heritage

Why Apply?

• Join a long-established, employee-owned planning consultancy with a presence
• Work across a broad project portfolio including residential, commercial, and energy schemes
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team with architecture, master planning, and heritage expertise
• Benefit from hybrid working, enhanced holiday, and professional development support

️ Role & Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to clients on a range of planning matters
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation
• Liaise with stakeholders, local authorities, and consultants
• Monitor policy changes and contribute to strategic planning advice
• Identify and develop cross-selling and business development opportunities
• Support Associate Directors and Directors on more complex projects
• Mentor and guide junior members of the team

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience (public or private sector)
• MRTPI qualified or working towards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Private health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Death in service
• RTPI membership paid
• Employee-owned structure