Senior Planner

Senior Planner – Opportunity in Chester

Exciting opportunity for a dynamic Senior Planner to join a growing and highly respected firm, based in Chester. This role offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on a diverse range of projects for prestigious clients.

Please email james.zyda@hirecracker.com or call James Zyda on 07719 983 835 for more details.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As a Senior Planning Consultant with our client, you will play a key role in driving forward major projects, working alongside senior staff and directors, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation and policies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting senior staff and directors on major planning projects.
• Managing small to medium-sized planning applications.
• Undertaking research and preparing planning appraisals for land, buildings, and concepts.
• Preparing and submitting planning reports, applications, and environmental statements.
• Liaising with planning officers, consultees, and third-party stakeholders.
• Cultivating strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and professionals.
• Developing creative and original planning solutions.
• Taking financial responsibility for projects from inception to completion.
• Remaining informed about planning policies and practices.

SENIOR PLANNING CONSULTANT – DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 4 – 8 years of experience in the private or public planning sector.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant field with a genuine passion for planning.
• Strong understanding of planning principles and policy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with great organisational skills.
• Proven ability in technical writing and delivering presentations.
• Creative problem-solver and effective communicator.
• Experience managing small to medium-sized projects and client relationships.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time remote work.
• Generous holiday entitlement with 33 days per year (including bank holidays).
• Private healthcare.
• Opportunities for career progression, training, and personal development.
• Positive work environment with regular social events and a great company culture.

TO BE CONSIDERED…

If you are an experienced Senior Planning Consultant looking to contribute to a growing team, develop your career, and work on diverse and exciting projects, we would love to hear from you. To apply or for more information, please email james.zyda@hirecracker.com or call James Zyda on 07719 983 835.