Senior Planner – North West Location: Chester Salary: Highly competitive salary benefits The Role We’re seeking a motivated Senior Planner to join a dynamic planning team. In this role you’ll work across a range of projects, support senior staff and directors, provide expert client advice, prepare planning submissions and reports, and help manage the team’s caseload. You’ll be instrumental in steering planning applications from inception through to completion and engaging with stakeholders throughout the process. ️ Key Responsibilities Drive forward planning projects and manage small to medium-sized applications Undertake research, analysis and planning appraisals Draft planning reports, applications and policy documents Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, consultees and planning officers Attend external events and deliver presentations Contribute creative and practical solutions to complex planning challenges Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning policy and best practice About You Degree-qualified in a relevant subject with a genuine passion for planning 5–10 years’ experience in planning (private or public sector) Strong understanding of planning principles and legislation Excellent communicator with strong presentation and technical writing skills Confident problem-solver and creative thinker ready to take on responsibility What We Offer Competitive salary and annual bonus Career progression opportunities and professional development support Flexible working arrangements with the option to work from home and from regional offices Benefits including pension contributions, private healthcare and professional fees support A healthy work-life balance and involvement in exciting, high-profile planning projects Apply now or contact Marta at marta@zodiacrecruitment.co.uk or 01792 677 005.