Senior Planner - Colchester | Leading UK Planning Consultancy Location: Colchester (Hybrid working) Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits Sector: 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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

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

Why Join?

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