Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Full-Time 41476 - 46952 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
London Borough of Bromley

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage diverse planning applications and help shape the future of Bromley.
  • Company: Join a dynamic team at Bromley Civic Centre, the largest London borough.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and a range of employee perks.
  • Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on urban development while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Qualifications: Experience in planning applications and strong organisational skills required.

The predicted salary is between 41476 - 46952 £ per year.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Development Management service. Bromley is the largest London borough by area and boasts a diverse range of landscapes and development challenges, from urban regeneration and town centre growth in the north of the borough to extensive Green Belt and rural areas in the south.

We are seeking a highly organised, self‑motivated planner with a proven ability to manage a varied caseload. The successful candidate will have experience in assessing complex householder applications, Lawful Development Certificates and minor planning applications, ideally within a local authority environment.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of varied and challenging planning applications and pre‑application enquiries, including residential, commercial and mixed‑use development proposals. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality planning outcomes while providing excellent customer service and helping to shape the future development of the borough.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.

We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.

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London Borough of Bromley

Contact Details:

London Borough of Bromley Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Planner

Organisational Skills
Self-Motivation
Experience in Assessing Planning Applications
Knowledge of Lawful Development Certificates
Understanding of Local Authority Planning Processes
Customer Service Skills
Ability to Manage Varied Caseloads