Senior Planner

Planning, Land and Development

Partner & Head of Planning

Hybrid or Remote working available, permanent, full-time but we are happy to consider flexible working approaches for this role.  

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Employee Benefits Package (see below for details)

West Midlands, West and South England and Home counties and this role can be delivered remotely.

We’re looking for an MRTPI qualified Planner/Senior Planner who has 1-4 years’ post-qualification experience and is at a stage in their career where they are looking to progress in a role delivering quality planning advice on a diverse range of projects.  Whether your background is in planning consultancy or local government, we are looking for someone who can thrive in a commercial environment by working closely with the company’s development surveyors.

The Planning Team is part of Bruton Knowles’ Planning and Development team, which advises on residential, commercial, leisure and infrastructure development, including land disposal and acquisition. These services cover both small and large-scale development schemes on greenfield and brownfield land, including urban regeneration opportunities.

As a member of the Planning Team, you would work with the planning Partner to provide professional town planning advice to a variety of private and public sector clients across the West Midlands and the west and south of England. This requires a collaborative approach, working closely with colleagues to deliver enhanced outcomes for our clients.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be: 

• MRTPI qualified with approximately 1–4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experienced within planning consultancy, local government or a similar planning environment.
• Commercially aware with an ability to provide pragmatic and innovative planning advice.
• Keen to contribute to business growth.

The candidate must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• →Supporting the team in providing planning consultancy advice to a wide range of clients.
• →Managing and delivering planning applications, including coordinating technical consultants and liaising with local planning authorities and statutory consultees.
• →Providing statutory planning advice on Permitted Development and Lawful Development Certificates.
• →Preparing planning appraisals with advice on planning strategy and land use.
• →Promoting land through Strategic and Local Plans and Neighbourhood Plans through representations and stakeholder engagement.
• →Preparing land use and urban regeneration studies for public sector clients.
• →Assisting with planning appeals, including Written Representations, Hearings and Public Inquiries.
• →Advising clients on planning policy, development potential and planning compliance matters.
• →Undertaking stakeholder engagement with public and private sector organisations.
• →Supporting business development activities and helping to maintain strong client relationships.
• →Fee Earner – develop new business to help maximise fee income

An initial 10-15 minute confidential call about the role with the recruiter Naomi Corcoran. Followed by a one stage competency-based interview with our planning Partner and Head of Planning and Development.

• Time off to recharge. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Financial Security. Competitive rates for private healthcare, income protection, and life cover.
• Pension and Retirement Support. Generous contributions through the Royal London Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working. Our #WorkYourWay policy enables you to balance professional commitments with personal priorities.
• Wellbeing Support. Comprehensive Medicash plans, virtual GP services, Health and Wellbeing apps, discounted gym memberships, and confidential counselling.
• Discount and Saving App. Receive discounts on recreational activities, dining, electrical products and much more.
• Professional and Personal Development. Access to development programmes through our online training portal, academic courses, and paid professional body subscriptions.

At Bruton Knowles we are an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.