Senior Planner

Konker Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary planning practice is seeking a Senior / Associate Planner in Cardiff. This new role involves managing planning applications and collaborating with various stakeholders on urban development projects. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and engage in high-quality placemaking and sustainable development.

Benefits

Employee-Owned after 12 months

Professional Development Plan

Flexible hybrid working

Medicash Healthcare & Bike to Work schemes

All professional memberships paid

Full IT support provided

Travel allowance for commuting

Regular team away days

Qualifications

• Experience in submitting and managing planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning applications and supporting project teams.
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Contributing to site appraisals and policy research.

Skills

Knowledge of UK planning legislation

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Passion for high-quality placemaking

Job description

Senior / Associate Planner
Location: Cardiff Salary: £37,000 £46,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent & Hybrid

Konker Group is hiring a Senior or Associate Planner to join a growing planning team in Cardiff.

This role is brand new, supporting increased project demand across urban development, regeneration, and mixed-use projects.

The company is a multi-disciplinary and employee-owned practice with around 25 staff across two regional studios.

You ll be joining a close-knit planning team embedded within a wider design-led environment.

What You'll Be Doing: Senior / Associate Planner

• Managing planning applications and supporting project teams
• Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Contributing to site appraisals, policy research, and design team workshops
• Supporting junior planners and helping shape planning strategy

Location: Cardiff
Salary: £37,000 £46,000

What We re Looking For: Senior / Associate Planner

• Knowledge of UK planning legislation and process
• Experience in submitting and managing planning applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for high-quality placemaking and sustainable development

Company Benefits:- Senior / Associate Planner

• Employee-Owned after 12 months, you ll receive equal, tax-free trust bonuses, paid up to twice a year
• Professional Development Plan reviewed every 6 months, tailored to your career goals
• Flexible hybrid working typically 3 4 days in the studio, 1 2 days from home
• Medicash Healthcare & Bike to Work schemes after 6 months
• All professional memberships paid including LI, RTPI, RIBA
• Full IT support and home working kit provided
• Travel allowance for commuting between Cardiff and Bristol (start-up phase and ongoing monthly support)
• Regular team away days, client socials, family events, and charity sponsorship opportunities

If you re a Planner seeking a new challenge in Cardiff or Bristol, we d love to hear from you.

Contact Curtis Hunter at Konker Group, or visit our website to explore more architectural opportunities