Senior Planner | National Consultancy | Maidstone | £40-55k
We Recruit Group Ltd
Ready to step up and take the lead? We’re looking for a confident Senior Planner to join a fast-paced consultancy team delivering high-quality work across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
This is a hands-on role with real influence — you’ll be trusted to lead projects, advise clients, and help drive growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading planning applications and appeals from strategy through to decision
- Delivering clear, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base
- Producing concise, high-quality planning reports and statements
- Acting as a key client contact and building strong relationships
- Working closely with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
- Supporting and mentoring junior planners
- Getting involved in business development and winning new work
What You’ll Bring
- Degree (and ideally postgraduate) in Town Planning or related field
- MRTPI (or close to achieving it)
- Strong experience in consultancy or local authority planning
- Solid knowledge of the UK planning system
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with confidence and pace
- Commercial mindset and a proactive approach
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Clear progression — no glass ceilings
- A supportive, ambitious team
- A genuinely varied and interesting project pipeline