Senior Planner

Bedford, England, United Kingdom

7/21/2025

• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Town/City: Bedfordshire
• Posted: 21/07/2025
• Listed in: Town Planning
• Reference: 15370_1753095602
  
  

Job Description

Senior Planner Job in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Senior Planner Job available with an established planning consultancy, based from their office in Bedford on a hybrid schedule. The practice has a diverse portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, energy and more. Offering a competitive salary plus hybrid working, bonus potential, enhanced holiday, and much more.

Founded 30 years ago, this multi-disciplinary consultancy operates throughout the UK with a team of 70+ across multiple offices, they are now looking to expand their Bedford office with a Senior Planner, ideally MRTPI. Their services encompass town planning, architecture, master planning, landscape architecture, and heritage consultancy.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide advice on planning matter to clients
• Preparing and submitting planning applications
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Optimise new business and cross-selling opportunities
• Keep updated on local and national planning policy changes
• Assist in mentoring and supporting other members of the team
• Support the Associate Directors and Directors.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience post-qualification (private or public sector)
• RTPI membership is strongly desirable
• Strong communication skills
• Full driving licence and car.
  
  

What You Get Back

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Hybrid working
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Pension
• Private health insurance
• Death in service
• Professional body membership paid.
  
  

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