Senior Planner

Vivid Resourcing; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing is currently seeking a Senior Planner for a planning consultancy based in Surrey. This full-time role offers hybrid working and the chance to work on a range of planning projects across the South East.

You will support clients through the planning process, prepare and manage planning applications and appeals, conduct site research, liaise with authorities and stakeholders, and contribute to planning statements and documentation.

Qualifications

• A relevant planning degree.
• MRTPI Chartered.
• A good understanding of the UK planning system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience within planning consultancy, local government, or a development environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting planning applications
• Assisting with planning appeals and representations
• Undertaking planning policy and site research
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
• Managing projects appropriate to your level of experience

Skills

Communication skills

Planning knowledge

Education

Planning degree

MRTPI Chartered

Job description

Surrey

Full-time | Hybrid Working Available

Senior Planner

A planning consultancy based in Surrey is seeking a Planner or Senior Planner to join its team.

The successful candidate will work on a range of planning projects across the South East, supporting clients through the planning process and assisting with the preparation and management of planning applications and appeals. This role would suit someone with consultancy, local authority, or developer-side experience who is looking to broaden their project exposure and continue their professional development within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting planning applications
• Assisting with planning appeals and representations
• Undertaking planning policy and site research
• Liaising with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
• Managing projects appropriate to your level of experience

Applicants should have:

• A relevant planning degree
• MRTPI Chartered
• A good understanding of the UK planning system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience within planning consultancy, local government, or a development environment

In return, the company offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional support, and the opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across the region.