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Senior Planner
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 80,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Havering, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Planner to join our prestigious planning and development team, delivering landmark luxury projects across Central London. This is a pivotal role for a planning professional with a proven track record in navigating complex planning environments associated with super-prime residential schemes and high-end hospitality developments.
You will be instrumental in strategically guiding projects from inception through to planning approval, working closely with private developers, high-net-worth individuals, architects, and design teams. The role demands a sophisticated understanding of the London planning landscape, with an emphasis on sensitive heritage locations, listed buildings, and design-led architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead on planning strategy for high-value, design-intensive residential and hotel developments in prime Central London boroughs (e.g., Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Camden).
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Manage all aspects of the planning process from feasibility through to submission and appeal where necessary.
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Provide strategic planning advice to private clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
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Liaise effectively with local planning authorities, heritage officers, GLA, and other statutory bodies.
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Prepare and review high-quality planning statements, design and access statements, and supporting documentation.
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Coordinate and lead pre-application discussions, public consultations, and planning committee presentations.
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Monitor policy developments and advise clients on implications for current and future projects.
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Mentor junior planners and support internal professional development within the team.
Candidate Requirements:
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RTPI-accredited degree or equivalent in Planning or a related discipline.
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Chartered Member of the RTPI (or working towards it).
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Minimum 5–7 years’ experience, ideally including time spent in a London-based planning consultancy or developer.
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Proven experience delivering planning consents for luxury residential and/or hospitality projects in heritage-sensitive urban settings.
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Deep understanding of Central London borough planning frameworks and political environments.
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Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
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Commercially minded with an appreciation for design, architecture, and the unique nuances of the luxury market.
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Able to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Why Join?
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Work on exceptional landmark schemes in collaboration with leading architects and international design teams.
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Join a close-knit, high-performing team known for delivering some of London’s most exclusive projects.
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Access to career progression within a business that values quality, innovation, and discretion.
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