Senior Planner
Location: Bedfordshire
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working
Salary: £45,000
Professional Summary
Senior Planner with 4+ years’ experience in the UK private sector, delivering complex development projects valued between £250k and £25m. Strong background in managing planning applications from inception through determination and post-consent stages, working closely with in-house design teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders. Experienced in providing strategic planning advice, representing projects at committee, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams across the RIBA Stages.
Key Experience & Expertise
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Private sector planning within consultancy and developer environments
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Management of complex planning applications nationwide
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Strategic planning advice and policy interpretation
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Planning committee representation and stakeholder engagement
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Coordination of multidisciplinary consultant teams
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Planning applications, appeals, and condition discharge
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Feasibility studies and planning policy work
Key Responsibilities
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Led and managed the planning process for multiple large-scale development projects, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to programme
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Prepared, reviewed, and signed off comprehensive planning statements and supporting reports
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Provided strategic planning advice, guiding projects through complex regulatory and policy frameworks
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Represented developments at planning committees, public consultations, stakeholder events, and meetings with local authorities and statutory bodies
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Managed and coordinated multidisciplinary teams, including architects and specialist sub-consultants
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Oversaw planning applications from pre-application stage through submission, determination, and post-decision condition management
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Played a leading role in the preparation of planning policy documents and feasibility studies for new and existing developments
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Monitored and reported on planning application progress, appeals, and related planning matters, ensuring timely completion of actions
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Advised on planning conditions, variations, and enforcement matters throughout the project lifecycle (RIBA Stages 1–6)
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Contributed to continuous improvement within the planning function, promoting high standards and best practice
Education & Professional Qualifications
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Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, or related discipline (2:1 or above)
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Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) or working towards chartered status
Additional Information
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Full UK driving licence with experience attending site visits across the UK
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Strong organisational, communication, and project management skills