Senior Planner

EH20 group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to lead various innovative planning commissions. You will manage complex projects, deliver high-quality planning advice, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Additionally, you will mentor junior team members and support their professional growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across diverse planning projects including residential and commercial developments. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the continued success and growth of the consultancy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a planning consultancy or similar environment.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience mentoring junior staff or team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex planning commissions and manage own caseload.
• Provide commercially focused planning advice throughout project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior team members and support their professional development.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Expertise in planning legislation

Strong communication skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Relevant degree in Planning or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join an established and driven Strategic Planning team, supporting the delivery of high-quality planning consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of projects. In this role, you will take the lead on a range of complex and innovative planning commissions, while also supporting the continued growth and development of the wider planning team.

Working closely with colleagues across a multi-disciplinary business, you will help identify cross-divisional opportunities and develop new client relationships. Your workload will include residential, commercial, retail, and leisure schemes, involving site appraisals, site promotion, and the preparation and management of planning applications. You will play a key role in providing clear, commercially focused planning advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, delivering high-quality work to agreed timescales and budgets, and building strong working relationships with clients and external consultants. The role will also involve mentoring junior team members, including supporting those working towards professional accreditation.

You will regularly engage with local authorities and key stakeholders, attend and lead project meetings, and negotiate to secure the best possible outcomes for clients. Additionally, you will support team collaboration by sharing knowledge, workloads, and contribu...