Senior Planner — London Planning & Development Lead

DARA Capital Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DARA Planning in London is seeking a Planner / Senior Planner to manage a variety of planning projects, prepare planning applications, appeals, and supporting documents. The role involves assessing proposals, site appraisals, and providing planning advice to clients across sectors.

The role requires liaising with local planning authorities, coordinating inputs from technical consultants, and supporting stakeholder engagement while monitoring policy and legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, national and local planning policy.
• Experience preparing and managing planning applications, appeals, and related planning documents.
• Ability to analyse planning issues, undertake site and policy appraisals, and provide clear, commercially aware planning advice.
• Effective communication skills, including high-quality written work and client engagement.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to planning projects, preparing applications and appeals.
• Liaise with local planning authorities and coordinate inputs from consultants.
• Support or lead stakeholder engagement and consultation activities.
• Monitor planning policy and legislation, advise on strategy and risk, support business development.

Skills

UK planning legislation

Planning applications

Site appraisal

Client engagement

Project management

Communication

Interpreting plans/drawings

Education

Planning degree

MRTPI desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DARA Planning in London is seeking a Planner / Senior Planner to manage a variety of planning projects, prepare planning applications, appeals, and supporting documents. The role involves assessing proposals, site appraisals, and providing planning advice to clients across sectors.

The role requires liaising with local planning authorities, coordinating inputs from technical consultants, and supporting stakeholder engagement while monitoring policy and legislation.