Senior Planning Consultant

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: -