Senior Planner

Senior Planner - Bedford Zodiac Recruitment
• Bedford

Salary £40k-£50k Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning

Senior Planner

Bedford

£40k-£50k

As a Senior Planner, you’ll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects from inception through to completion. You’ll provide strategic planning advice, coordinate applications, lead on stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the development of local and regional planning policy.

• Lead on the preparation and submission of planning applications and supporting documents
• Provide expert planning advice to clients and colleagues
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Represent the company at planning committees, appeals, and public consultations
• Stay up to date with planning legislation and policy changes

• Degree in Town Planning or a related discipline
• RTPI membership (or eligibility for membership)
• At least 5 years of experience in planning, preferably within a consultancy or local authority
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Strong project management and organisational abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Are you interested in this or any other Town Planning job opportunities across the UK? Please get in touch by emailing your CV to or call Kirsty Tanner on also you can apply below!