Senior Planner

Zodiac Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established planning consultancy in London is looking for a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to augment its team. The role involves managing a range of projects across London and the South East, providing strategic planning advice, and engaging with local stakeholders. Candidates should be MRTPI qualified or nearing completion, possess strong project management skills, and be eager to advance in their careers. Competitive salary and hybrid working options offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Clear progression pathway

Supportive team culture

Exposure to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Solid experience within the UK planning system, preferably in consultancy or a commercial local authority role.

Responsibilities

• Managing and contributing to planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions.
• Providing sound planning advice to clients, landowners, and developers.
• Leading or supporting project teams and coordinating with consultants.
• Engaging with local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Assisting with business development and client relationship management (Associate level).

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Managing multiple projects and deadlines

Proactive and ambitious mindset

Education

MRTPI qualified or close to completion

Job description

Salary £45k-£60k+ (DOE) Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning

Senior Planner / Associate Planner

London | Planning Consultancy | Permanent

We’re working with a well-established and growing planning consultancy in London that is looking to appoint a Senior Planner or Associate Planner to strengthen its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner who wants exposure to high-quality work, genuine career progression, and the chance to play a key role in client relationships and project delivery.

The Opportunity

You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of projects across London and the South East, ranging from residential and mixed-use schemes to commercial and regeneration developments. Depending on level, you’ll either be leading projects or acting as a key support to senior leadership, with clear scope to progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and contributing to planning applications, appeals, and pre-application submissions
• Providing sound planning advice to clients, landowners, and developers
• Leading or supporting project teams and coordinating with consultantsli>
• Engaging with local authorities and key stakeholders
• Assisting with business development and client relationship management (Associate level)

About You

• MRTPI qualified (or close to completion for Senior Planner level)
• Solid experience within the UK planning system, ideally in consultancy or a commercial local authority role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to progress your career in London

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Clear and achievable progression pathway
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Exposure to high-profile and varied projects

If you’re a Senior Planner ready to step up, or an Associate Planner seeking a platform to grow, this is a role worth exploring.

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