Senior Planning ConsultantThe RoleWe're looking for a talented and driven Senior Planning Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work across a range of exciting projects-supporting senior colleagues and directors on major developments, while also managing your own portfolio of small to mid-sized planning applications. You'll play a key role in providing strategic advice to clients, preparing high-quality reports and submissions, and helping to guide the direction of planning work within the team.What You'll Be Doing:Supporting senior team members and directors on complex and high-profile projectsManaging and delivering small to medium-scale planning applications independentlyConducting site research, policy reviews, and development potential appraisalsPreparing planning appraisals, reports, applications, and related documentationEngaging with planning officers, statutory consultees, stakeholders, and the publicBuilding strong relationships with clients, collaborators, and consultantsGenerating creative and practical solutions to planning challengesTaking financial responsibility for your own projects-from inception to completionStaying up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practiceRepresenting the company at external meetings, events, and presentationsAbout YouA degree (or equivalent) in a relevant planning or related discipline5-10 years of experience in planning-either in the private or public sectorStrong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and application processesExcellent writing, presentation, and communication skillsA collaborative, problem-solving mindset and a sharp attention to detailCreative thinker with the ability to develop tailored planning strategiesPassionate about delivering high-quality work and outstanding client serviceWhy Join UsWe offer more than just a job-we offer a chance to grow, contribute, and make a real impact.Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonusesPension contributions and private healthcareFull support for professional development, including payment of professional feesFlexible working options-split your time between home and our offices.A supportive and social working culture with regular team eventsA strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.Employee Ownership Trust status-giving you a voice in the business and access to tax-free bonusesThis is a fantastic opportunity to advance your planning career, working on a diverse range of projects for high-profile clients, alongside a respected and experienced team