Senior Planner - Bedfordshire Bedford | Salary: £35k - £45k (DOE) An established planning-led multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join its growing team in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide range of projects while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Opportunity You will join a busy and friendly team with a strong pipeline of work across both the private and public sectors. Projects include: Residential developments of all scales Affordable housing schemes Local Plan promotion work Planning and enforcement appeals Care villages and retirement living developments Grey Belt sites Change of use proposals You will also collaborate with colleagues across a broader multidisciplinary team, including specialists in planning research, masterplanning and urban design, architecture, transport and infrastructure, sustainability engineering and environmental services. The Role As a Senior Planner, you will support senior colleagues while also taking the lead on smaller projects, depending on your experience. Key responsibilities will include: Providing commercial planning advice to a diverse client base Preparing high-quality planning reports, applications and submissions Managing and coordinating technical consultants within project teams Building and maintaining strong client relationships Engaging with local planning authorities and key stakeholders Representing clients’ interests throughout the planning process Contributing positively to the growth and success of the Bedford team About You The successful candidate will be a motivated and proactive planner with the ability to work across a range of projects and planning issues. You will ideally have: Around 3 years’ professional experience in town planning (private or public sector) A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and planning policy Excellent written, verbal and technical communication skills Good project management and organisational abilities The confidence to build relationships with clients and stakeholders Professional Development You will benefit from an active training and CPD programme, including internal and external presentations designed to support your continued professional development. Staff are encouraged to contribute to knowledge sharing and develop their presentation and technical skills. Benefits The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including: Private healthcare Company pension with salary sacrifice options Life insurance Cycle to Work scheme Professional subscription support Enhanced family-friendly policies This is a great opportunity for a Senior Planner looking to take the next step in their career, working on diverse projects while contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy environment. Feel free to get in touch if interested – marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk / 01792 677005