Job Description
Senior Planning Consultant – National Planning Consultancy (Remote / UK-Wide)
£55,000 - £65,000 DOE + Bonus Structure
Full-Time
Permanent Contract
We are working with a nationally recognised planning consultancy to recruit a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Planning Consultant. This is a key position supporting the delivery of high-quality planning services across a broad spectrum of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and employment.
This is a client-facing role that will see you managing your own caseload and contributing directly to business growth. The ideal candidate will be an RTPI-accredited professional with extensive experience in either consultancy or local authority, capable of handling complex planning projects from inception to delivery.
Responsibilities
* Manage your own portfolio of clients, offering high-level planning advice and fostering long-term relationships.
* Prepare and submit complex planning applications, appeals, and land promotion strategies.
* Conduct planning appraisals and site assessments to determine development potential.
* Represent clients at committee meetings, hearings, and public examinations.
* Develop planning strategies aligned with local and national policy to maximise approval prospects.
* Draft high-quality planning reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
* Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, legal professionals, and community groups.
* Attend regular site visits, client meetings, and public forums.
* Actively contribute to business development through networking, identifying opportunities, and preparing fee proposals.
Requirements
* Degree in Town Planning or a related field; full RTPI membership is essential.
* Extensive post-qualification experience within planning consultancy or local government.
* Proven success in managing major planning projects and delivering for clients.
* In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, appeals, and policy.
* Strong commercial acumen with a history of generating fee income.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting team development.
* A demonstrable track record of business development or an existing client base is highly desirable.
Contact For more information or to apply, please contact James at Service Care Solutions: 01772 208967 - james.glover@servicecare.org.uk