Job Description
Senior / Associate PlannerLocation: Cardiff Salary: £37,000 – £46,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent & Hybrid Konker Group is hiring a Senior or Associate Planner to join a growing planning team in Cardiff. This role is brand new, supporting increased project demand across urban development, regeneration, and mixed-use projects. The company is a multi-disciplinary and employee-owned practice with around 25 staff across two regional studios. You’ll be joining a close-knit planning team embedded within a wider design-led environment. What You'll Be Doing: Senior / Associate Planner
* Managing planning applications and supporting project teams
* Engaging with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
* Contributing to site appraisals, policy research, and design team workshops
* Supporting junior planners and helping shape planning strategy
Location: CardiffSalary: £37,000 – £46,000 What We’re Looking For: Senior / Associate Planner
* Knowledge of UK planning legislation and process
* Experience in submitting and managing planning applications
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Passion for high-quality placemaking and sustainable development
Company Benefits:- Senior / Associate Planner
* Employee-Owned – after 12 months, you’ll receive equal, tax-free trust bonuses, paid up to twice a year
* Professional Development Plan – reviewed every 6 months, tailored to your career goals
* Flexible hybrid working – typically 3–4 days in the studio, 1–2 days from home
* Medicash Healthcare & Bike to Work schemes after 6 months
* All professional memberships paid – including LI, RTPI, RIBA
* Full IT support and home working kit provided
* Travel allowance for commuting between Cardiff and Bristol (start-up phase and ongoing monthly support)
* Regular team away days, client socials, family events, and charity sponsorship opportunities
If you’re a Planner seeking a new challenge in Cardiff or Bristol, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Curtis Hunter at Konker Group, or visit our website to explore more architectural opportunities