Senior Planner - Essex

Zodiac Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Essex is seeking a Senior Planner to join their team. The role involves managing planning applications and working across diverse projects, including residential and commercial schemes. Applicants should be MRTPI qualified or pursuing qualifications, with experience in consultancy or local authority planning. The position offers a supportive environment, flexible hybrid working, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should contact a representative for more details.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards it)
• Previous experience in consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong technical knowledge and project management skills
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
• A collaborative, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for planning

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders
• Drafting planning statements, policy reviews, and supporting documentation
• Attending site visits, meetings, and public consultations
• Supporting business development and mentoring junior planners where appropriate

Job description

Salary £35k-£45k+(DOE) Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning

Senior Planner – Essex

Location : Essex (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary : £35k-£45k +(DOE) + benefits

I’m currently working with a well-established planning consultancy in Essex who are looking to add a Senior Planner to their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and commercially minded planner who’s ready to take on more responsibility and work across a diverse range of projects — including residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes.

The role :

You’ll be involved in all aspects of the planning process, from site appraisals and pre-application advice through to preparing and managing planning submissions. The role offers the chance to work closely with clients, landowners, and local authorities, while being supported by an experienced leadership team who encourage professional development.

Key responsibilities :

• Preparing and managing planning applications and appeals
• Providing expert planning advice to clients and stakeholders
• Drafting planning statements, policy reviews, and supporting documentation
• Attending site visits, meetings, and public consultations
• Supporting business development and mentoring junior planners where appropriate

About you :

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards it)
• Previous experience in consultancy or local authority planning
• Strong technical knowledge and project management skills
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
• A collaborative, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for planning

What’s on offer :

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, interesting projects across the region
• Supportive, friendly team environment with clear progression routes
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you’re a Planner ready to step up or a Senior Planner looking for a new challenge in a respected Essex consultancy, I’d love to have a confidential chat and share more details.

📩 Please email or call Kirsty Tanner at Zodiac Recruitment for a confidential chat. / 01792 940004