Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified Senior or Associate Planner to join our thriving Central Planning Team, based across two offices in the region, covering projects in the Thames Valley area. Reporting to an Associate Director/Director, this position offers the chance to work on high-profile projects, including:

Strategic land promotion

Housebuilder proposals

Landowner promotions

Appeals and planning appraisals

Regeneration and rural work

This role sits within the Planning Division and provides an exciting opportunity to advance your career as part of a market-leading and growing team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide planning consultancy advice to colleagues and clients

Report to clients and senior colleagues, maintaining regular communication

Attend and present updates at regular project meetings

Take responsibility for processing planning work and developing further opportunities for the department

Handle instructions and clients independently after an introductory period

Strive to become a single point of contact for clients

Produce reports to support planning applications and appeals

Assist in drafting Local Plan representations, promoting sites, and supporting Examination in Public processes

Provide support to team members where possible

Develop and maintain active communication within your team and with other teams

Key Skills

A collaborative team player with leadership potential

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills

Professionally qualified (e.g., MRICS / MRTPI)

Practical understanding of property and planning

Relevant experience (preferably 3-6 years in public or private sector planning roles)

Strategic approach to problem-solving

Full driving license and access to your own vehicle for business requirements

Strong verbal, numerical, and report-writing skills

Excellent communication abilities

Team Overview

This position plays a strategic role within the Central Planning Team and the wider office. The team delivers a wide range of exciting and high-profile projects and is recognized as a market leader in the region. It is also part of one of the largest planning consultancies in the UK, with over 300 planning specialists covering all land use sectors and geographical areas