Senior Planner (Policy)

Overview

In this Senior Planner role you lead planning policy projects and shape local authority strategies within a multidisciplinary team. You will engage clients and stakeholders to secure successful planning outcomes and contribute to infrastructure and development work. You’ll apply strategic planning expertise, manage delivery within budget and timeframes, and support business development. This is a chance to influence growth across UK plans and masterplans while working in a collaborative, flexible environment for a global firm with a strong purpose.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work options
• career progression opportunities
• diverse compensation and well-being programs
• inclusive and supportive culture
• global firm with strong ESG priorities
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist on planning policy projects, including local authority policy and strategy development, evidence studies, and strategy commissions
• Provide strategic planning advice to clients and internal teams
• Develop and manage client and stakeholder relationships through project work and networking
• Share technical knowledge and drive excellence in delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered on budget and within programme timelines
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for seamless delivery
• Contribute to quality assurance and health and safety in deliverables
• Contribute to business development and tenders to win new opportunities

Key requirements

• Significant experience leading and contributing to planning policy and strategy development in consultancy or public sector
• Client and stakeholder relations experience and established local authority relationships
• Business development experience with ability to win work and build client networks
• Ability to produce high-quality technical reports and communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong commitment to quality
• Degree in Town Planning and RTPI membership or equivalent

• Interpersonal skills
• Collaborative working approach
• Excellent communication
• Technical report writing
• Planning policy development
• Project management and coordination

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