Senior Planner – NSIP & DCO Expert (Hybrid)

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in the UK is seeking Planners and Senior Planners to provide expert planning and consents advice across significant infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This role involves preparing major planning applications and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should be qualified Planners with strong analytical skills and project management experience. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working, and a range of benefits that support personal growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Options to purchase additional leave

Health cash plans

Cycle-to-work schemes

Flexible benefits tailored to lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary project teams in consultancy or local authority.
• Familiarity with rail, transport, utilities, or renewable energy sectors is a plus.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional planning and consents advice across various sites.
• Prepare and submit major planning applications; negotiate with authorities.
• Support the DCO lead in multi-disciplinary project teams.

Skills

Planning law understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Planner (MRTPI or equivalent)

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in the UK is seeking Planners and Senior Planners to provide expert planning and consents advice across significant infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This role involves preparing major planning applications and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should be qualified Planners with strong analytical skills and project management experience. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible working, and a range of benefits that support personal growth and work-life balance.