Senior Planner - Colchester | Leading UK Planning Consultancy Location: Colchester (Hybrid working) Salary: Competitive excellent benefits Sector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering high-quality, creative planning advice across the UK? An established national planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative business that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance. The Role You'll be involved in a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors. Working alongside experienced Directors and a multi-disciplinary team, you'll manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations - while contributing to business development and client relationships. Key Responsibilities Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth About You MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience) Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively Why Join? Join a respected national consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity Enjoy a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture Genuine progression opportunities to Principal and Associate level Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to work on exciting projects with a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Neil Ellerton in confidence for an informal discussion