Senior Planner

Senior Town Planner - London (Private Planning Consultancy)

We are working exclusively with a well-established, independent planning consultancy to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their London office.

This highly respected practice provides strategic planning advice across residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects nationwide. With a strong reputation for technical expertise and commercially focused advice, the firm supports clients through the full development lifecycle - from early-stage site promotion and strategy through to planning applications and appeals.

This appointment represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner seeking greater responsibility, high-quality project exposure, and a clear pathway for progression within a supportive and well-regarded consultancy environment.

As Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering a varied portfolio of projects, working closely with directors and clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading planning strategies for residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes

• Preparing and reviewing planning statements, representations and appeal documentation

• Managing and submitting planning applications

• Liaising and negotiating with local planning authorities and key stakeholders

• Advising clients on planning risk, strategy and site promotion

• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards Chartership with relevant experience)

• Strong UK planning experience, ideally within a private consultancy environment

• Excellent working knowledge of national and local planning policy

• Confident communicator with strong report writing skills

• Commercially aware, proactive and capable of managing projects independently

• Comfortable working in a client-facing capacity

• Join a respected London-based planning consultancy with an established client base

• Exposure to high-profile and strategically significant projects

• Collaborative team culture with direct access to senior leadership

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Clear scope for progression within a growing London office

If you are a driven Senior Planner seeking a new challenge within a dynamic and reputable consultancy, please submit your CV in confidence for further discussion.

For a confidential conversation, contact us directly to learn more about this opportunity.