Senior Planner – London Projects & Client Leadership

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in London is seeking a Senior or Principal Planner to join a busy planning consultancy on a permanent basis. You will lead applications and appeals, advise clients on planning strategy, and manage relationships with local planning authorities and statutory consultees.

The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to business development, and shaping the team’s technical output while balancing technical rigour with a commercially aware approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in town planning or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of RTPI (MRTPI) or eligible to apply.
• Experience in a planning consultancy at Senior/Principal level.
• Strong knowledge of the London planning system and policy.
• Experience managing planning applications and client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of planning projects across London and surrounding area.
• Prepare and oversee planning statements, representations and supporting documents for a range of development proposals.
• Advise clients on site appraisals, planning strategy, risk and deliverability.
• Manage planning applications from pre-application stage through to determination and discharge of conditions.
• Negotiate with planning officers, statutory consultees and other stakeholders, including S106 and CIL matters.
• Prepare for and support appeals, including written representations, hearings and inquiries.
• Coordinate input from architects, technical consultants and wider project teams.
• Monitor planning policy changes at national, regional and local level and advise clients accordingly.
• Mentor and supervise junior planners and review their work.
• Contribute to fee proposals, client development and new business activity.

Skills

Town planning degree

RTPI MRTPI

Senior/Principal level

London planning system

Planning applications management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in town planning

Job description

Vivid Resourcing Ltd in London is seeking a Senior or Principal Planner to join a busy planning consultancy on a permanent basis. You will lead applications and appeals, advise clients on planning strategy, and manage relationships with local planning authorities and statutory consultees.

The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues, contributing to business development, and shaping the team’s technical output while balancing technical rigour with a commercially aware approach.