Planner/ Senior Planner

Are you passionate, driven, and ready to make an impact? We are looking for talented individuals to join our highly motivated, dynamic team to help us grow and achieve our company key drivers of Projects, People, Profit and Planet. At Keppie, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and communication to deliver excellence and are committed to building a workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, diversity, inclusion, and commitment. We work on impactful projects that make a real difference.

We believe in supporting the professional growth of all our team and we genuinely care and are supportive of each other in order to create a team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. If you’re looking for a place where you can thrive and contribute, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Style At Keppie Design our story is one of innovation, resilience and trendsetting. We bring together creative and inquisitive minds who are passionate about improving the places in which we live, work and play. We look for people who not only possess the appropriate expertise and experience, but those that also bring a unique perspective and ambition to grow alongside our team.

Our projects are the result of teamwork, and we value individuals who work well within diverse teams and communicate effectively. We look for people who challenge the status quo and bring fresh, innovative ideas to every project. We listen to people, to understand them and their ideas better, staff and clients alike. We are committed to designing and planning for the future and we carefully consider the impact we have on our planet as professionals in the built environment. And we do all that with transparency, honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic. We value professionals who maintain high standards of conduct and are dedicated to producing exceptional work.

About The Role We are looking for a full-time experienced Planner to join our Planning Team (and would consider a Senior Planner or someone who is ready to advance to Senior Planner level). The team continues to be engaged in a diverse and award-winning range of developments, of varying sizes and complexities, and across different sectors including: Residential; Masterplanning; Healthcare; Defence; Commercial; Stadia/Events; Film Studios; Transport; and Energy.

Reporting to the Planning Director, the Planner will provide town planning consultancy services to clients in both the private and public sectors, advising on planning strategy and associated consenting requirements for development projects and potential opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating and presenting advice and ideas clearly and succinctly in both written and verbal forms.
• Preparing planning strategies and co-ordinating accordingly with clients and project teams.
• Managing, submitting and negotiating planning applications and appeals through all relevant stages.
• Managing, submitting and negotiating representations through all relevant stages.
• Preparation of Planning Statements and associated appraisals and advice documents.
• Maintaining a good understanding of the changing legislative, policy and guidance landscape.
• Have a good understanding of key technical and design advice in order to engage with technical consultants.

Skills and Experience

Candidates will be considered from both the public and private sectors but must be RTPI-accredited, with at least 5 years post-accreditation experience, with a proven track-record of providing planning consultancy services or advice to a variety of Major developments. Experience and confidence in verbal and written communication is essential, as well as experience of dealing directly with clients, Local Authority officers, consultants and the public. The candidate should also be comfortable with being a main client contact and project-runner with minimal supervision, as and when required. A current clean driving licence is essential.