Senior Planner

Job Title: Senior Planner

Location: Worcester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Planner to join a growing residential developer based in Worcester. This role offers the chance to take ownership of the planning process and deliver high-quality housing schemes, working closely with local authorities, architects, consultants, and stakeholders.

The Senior Planner position is highly autonomous, with the in-house team frequently managing applications directly to ensure consistency, control, and commercial oversight. This makes it a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to make a significant impact and lead on key projects.

Senior Planner - Key Responsibilities:

• Manage residential planning applications from inception to approval, including pre-application advice, design input, and public consultation.
• Interpret and apply national and local planning policies to support development proposals.
• Liaise with local authorities, consultants, and community groups to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Develop and implement planning strategies for each development.
• Assist in preparing supporting statements and reviewing technical reports for planning submissions.
• Provide input on masterplans and advise on development proposals to ensure compliance with planning policies.
• Support junior planners with training, guidance, and work reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of planning appeals and inquiries where necessary.

Senior Planner - Essential Skills:

• Strong experience preparing and submitting planning applications, including managing consultant teams.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
• Commercial awareness, particularly around costs when instructing consultants and finalising proposals.

Senior Planner - Qualifications and Experience:

• MRTPI accredited (or working towards membership).
• 4-5 years' post-qualification experience in planning, ideally with residential development exposure.
• Managerial or supervisory experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner seeking greater autonomy, responsibility, and career development within a supportive and ambitious environment.

For more information, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed). Alternatively, email your CV to (url removed).