Senior Urban Planner

Senior Planner (RTPI) – Multidisciplinary Urban Planning Consultancy

Sector: Town Planning / Urban Development

Location: London (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week in office)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a talented and proactive Urban Planner looking to join a respected and growing consultancy that’s making an impact across the built environment?

About the Opportunity

We’re recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded, multidisciplinary planning consultancy based in Central London. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, thoughtful approach to placemaking, and commitment to professional development. As part of their continued growth, they are now looking to hire a Senior Planner to support a busy pipeline of high-quality work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit team that values creativity, rigour, and integrity — and to work across a diverse and rewarding mix of projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising clients on the development potential of land and buildings
• Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
• Drafting high-quality reports, planning statements, and supporting documentation
• Engaging with local authorities, clients, consultants, and stakeholders
• Working across a wide range of private and public sector projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments
• Contributing to internal knowledge sharing and supporting junior colleagues (as appropriate)

What We’re Looking For

✅ RTPI-accredited Planner (or working toward chartered status)

✅ London or UK planning consultancy experience (private sector focus preferred)

✅ Strong understanding of planning policy, law, and development control

✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

✅ Confident managing application and appeal processes with minimal supervision

✅ A proactive, solution-oriented approach to complex planning challenges

✅ Interest in the future of sustainable, inclusive development

Why Join This Consultancy?

• Join a reputable, growing firm with strong leadership and a people-first culture
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of planners, designers, and urbanists
• Get exposure to exciting schemes — from infill and regeneration to large-scale strategic land
• Enjoy excellent progression pathways and mentoring from experienced Directors
• Flexible hybrid working, Central London location, and competitive salary + bonus

To Apply: We encourage applications from individuals at all stages of their Chartered career who meet the core skills and competencies for the role. Please apply via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out directly — we’d be happy to have a confidential conversation.

About Us: Auxeris is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy. We are committed to promoting fairness, diversity equity, and inclusion in every search and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. All applications will be considered strictly on merit and we encourage anyone who meets the objective criteria to get in touch.

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