Town Planner

Senior Planner - Colchester Leading UK Planning ConsultancyLocation: Colchester (Hybrid working)Salary: Competitive + excellent benefitsSector: Town Planning / Development Consultancy

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking consultancy known for delivering high-quality, creative planning advice across the UK?

An established national planning and development consultancy is seeking a Senior Planner to join their growing Colchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and collaborative business that values innovation, professional development, and work-life balance.

You'll be involved in a diverse range of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land sectors. Working alongside experienced Directors and a multi-disciplinary team, you'll manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and local plan representations - while contributing to business development and client relationships.

• Preparing, submitting, and managing complex planning applications and appeals

• Providing expert advice to clients, local authorities, and stakeholders

• Supporting major planning projects from inception to delivery

• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives

• Mentoring junior colleagues and assisting with team growth

• MRTPI qualified (or working towards chartership with significant experience)

• Demonstrable experience in consultancy or local authority planning

• Excellent knowledge of the UK planning system and development processes

• Strong report-writing, communication, and client-facing skills

• Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Join a respected national consultancy with a strong reputation for quality and integrity

• Enjoy a flexible, friendly, and supportive culture

• Genuine progression opportunities to Principal and Associate level

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and want to work on exciting projects with a highly regarded team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Neil Ellerton in confidence for an informal discussion.