Job Description
Blue Diamond Recruitment are working on a new opportunity that has arisen due to organic growth for a Senior Planner to join a well established and growing planning consultancy based in Oxfordshire.
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Working as part of a tight knit and experienced team, you will deliver a diverse portfolio of projects across the private, public and community sectors. This role offers excellent variety, the opportunity to manage your own projects, build client relationships and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.
As a Senior Planner, you will:
Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
Produce planning statements, design and access statements, appeal submissions and policy representations.
Coordinate pre-application discussions and planning application processes.
Manage planning appeals and represent clients where required.
Undertake site appraisals and planning assessments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Attend committee meetings, public consultations and stakeholder events.
Mentor and support junior members of the planning team.
Contribute to business development by networking and identifying new opportunities.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:
Previous experience within the planning sector, ideally gained in either consultancy or the public sector.
Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, planning legislation and national planning policy.
Experience preparing and managing planning applications from inception through to determination.
Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships.
A proactive, commercially aware approach with an interest in business development.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
A full UK driving licence.
Offering a competitive salary c£40,000 – £50,000 plus package, scope to progress and market leading annual leave.
If you're looking for a new Senior Planner opportunity, please get in touch! Contact Daniel Court for further information or apply by sending your CV to or call
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