Senior Planning Consultant

Service Care Solutions Ltd; St Albans; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Planning Consultant to manage client portfolios and deliver high-quality planning services across various sectors. Candidates should possess RTPI accreditation and have extensive experience in handling complex planning projects, demonstrating strong communication and commercial skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience within planning consultancy or local government.
• Proven success in managing major planning projects.
• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and offer high-level planning advice.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications and appeals.
• Develop planning strategies aligned with local and national policy.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Town Planning or related field

Full RTPI membership

Job description

Senior Planning Consultant – National Planning Consultancy (Remote / UK-Wide)
£55,000 - £65,000 DOE + Bonus Structure
Full-Time
Permanent Contract

We are working with a nationally recognised planning consultancy to recruit a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Planning Consultant. This is a key position supporting the delivery of high-quality planning services across a broad spectrum of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and employment.
This is a client-facing role that will see you managing your own caseload and contributing directly to business growth. The ideal candidate will be an RTPI-accredited professional with extensive experience in either consultancy or local authority, capable of handling complex planning projects from inception to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, offering high-level planning advice and fostering long-term relationships.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications, appeals, and land promotion strategies.
• Conduct planning appraisals and site assessments to determine development potential.
• Represent clients at committee meetings, hearings, and public examinations.
• Develop planning strategies aligned with local and national policy to maximise approval prospects.
• Draft high-quality planning reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, legal professionals, and community groups.
• Attend regular site visits, client meetings, and public forums.
• Actively contribute to business development through networking, identifying opportunities, and preparing fee proposals.

Requirements

• Degree in Town Planning or a related field; full RTPI membership is essential.
• Extensive post-qualification experience within planning consultancy or local government.
• Proven success in managing major planning projects and delivering for clients.
• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, appeals, and policy.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of generating fee income.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting team development.
• A demonstrable track record of business development or an existing client base is highly desirable.

Contact For more information or to apply, please contact James at Service Care Solutions: 01772 208967 - [e-mail]