Salary £35k-£45k Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning
Senior Planner
£35k-£45k
East Midlands
Are you an experienced Senior Town Planner ready to take the next step in your career? My client—a respected and growing planning consultancy in the East Midlands —is seeking a confident, commercially minded planner to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, while benefiting from a supportive environment and clear progression routes.
The Role
As a Senior Planner, you will:
Manage your own client portfolio and lead on planning applications
Prepare and coordinate planning statements, appraisals, and appeals
Provide expert planning advice to clients, stakeholders, and project teams
Contribute to major strategic projects across the region
Support and mentor junior colleagues while assisting with business development
About the Company
My client is known for:
A strong reputation across the Midlands for delivering high-quality planning advice
A collaborative culture where your input is genuinely valued
Clear pathways for progression towards Principal level and beyond
A flexible, modern approach to working with a healthy work–life balance
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a strong candidate if you have:
MRTPI status (or are working towards it)
Experience in either a consultancy or local authority environment
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Experience managing projects from inception to completion
A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Bonus opportunities
Hybrid working arrangement
Strong professional development and support
Generous holiday allowance and benefits package