Senior Planner — Hybrid, Client-Facing & Growth

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Discretionary bonus

Annual reviews

Private healthcare

Company trips

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in Cheltenham. The role offers hybrid working and a varied caseload spanning residential extensions to large-scale developments, with close collaboration with clients and Local Planning Authorities.

You will own projects from inception through determination, manage client relationships, and contribute to team growth by mentoring junior members and sharing planning advice across the team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' relevant planning experience.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system.
• RTPI membership or working towards MRTPI.
• Experience managing planning applications and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident speaking with clients and Local Planning Authorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of planning applications and projects.
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and related documentation.
• Liaising with clients, Local Planning Authorities and stakeholders.
• Providing planning advice and developing practical solutions.
• Managing projects from inception through to determination.
• Front-facing role with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicating with clients and Local Planning Authorities by phone, email and meetings.
• Working across Local Planning Authorities.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to firm growth.

Skills

Planning experience

Client liaison

Communication skills

Education

RTPI membership or MRTPI target

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to join a growing planning consultancy in Cheltenham. The role offers hybrid working and a varied caseload spanning residential extensions to large-scale developments, with close collaboration with clients and Local Planning Authorities.

You will own projects from inception through determination, manage client relationships, and contribute to team growth by mentoring junior members and sharing planning advice across the team.