43 City Planning jobs in the United Kingdom

Hiring: Senior Town Planner - Dublin
An established and growing planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its Dublin team. With over 25 years of experience and a track record of supporting more than 12 billion worth of development across the UK and Ireland, this firm plays a key role in delivering high-profile projects across energy, infrastructure, residential, retail, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing complex planning applications, providing strategic advice to clients, and contributing to the continued growth of the firm's presence in Ireland.

Location: Dublin (hybrid working available)
Requirements: 5+ years' planning experience, ideally MRTPI (or IPI), with a strong understanding of the Irish planning system
Offer: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to shape major development projects alongside a respected and innovative team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to join a highly respected consultancy with a strong Irish portfolio

For more information or to apply, please contact Sofia Conte at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Our Planning & Development (P&D) team is one of the most respected in the UK. Based in London, Birmingham and Manchester, we offer one of the largest integrated teams in our sector. We remain at the forefront of policy making and our unrivalled knowledge of central and local government planning systems ensures our clients receive first class, impartial advice and innovative, intelligent solutions to meet their objectives. We have a blue-chip client base and work hard to create long-term, enduring relationships that will generate added value for our clients. We are a highly experienced, personable team with real depth of skill, knowledge, innovation commitment and resource.

You will be involved in diverse range of projects for a variety of clients. This is likely to include work across a range of sectors including residential, BTR, mixed use developments, industrial and logistics, life sciences, urban regeneration and strategic land promotion

Main Responsibilities:

You will work closely with members of the London Planning & Development team and other members of the P&D team in both Manchester and Birmingham. The role will involve working for a number of clients and include a variety of tasks including:

• Working with other members of the team, developing individual expertise in delivering impartial professional advice and developing innovative and intelligent solutions for our clients.
• Preparation of planning applications, including major applications, representations, pre app requests and potential appeal statements.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing clear planning strategy and advice to clients and colleagues,
• Promotion of sites through Local Plan documents and preparations and submission of representations,
• Build effective, commercial relationships both inside and outside of the firm, based upon developing technical expertise and outstanding communication (both written and face-to-face).
• Liaison with the Development team, Agency and Capital Markets teams to advice on opportunity sites and present options to clients.
• Attending client meetings and being day to day client lead on instructions.
• Identifying business development and client care opportunities.
• Mentor and supervise more junior team members

About You:

• Experience in planning projects in London
• Track record on client care and relationship with clients and local authorities
• Experience in winning new business, with an ability to build networks internally and externally
• Self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent client service.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring others

Salary And Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on market and professional experience
• 26 days’ holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays and extra days at Christmas and New Year
• Pension – We match your contributions up to 8% (after initial probationary period)
• 26 weeks full maternity pay
• 6 weeks full paternity pay
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
• 1 paid volunteering day per year to help give back to our local communities
• Performance related staff profit share scheme
• Wellbeing allowance which can be used for either physical or mental wellbeing activities
• Critical Illness Cover - Employee paid scheme offered at a competitive rate through Aviva
• Dental Insurance (self-funded) - access to employee-paid dental care at competitive rates
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Interest Free Rental Deposit Loan
• Group income protection scheme

Our Planning & Development (P&D) team is one of the most respected in the UK. Based in London, Birmingham and Manchester, we offer one of the largest integrated teams in our sector. We remain at the forefront of policy making and our unrivalled knowledge of central and local government planning systems ensures our clients receive first class, impartial advice and innovative, intelligent solutions to meet their objectives. We have a blue-chip client base and work hard to create long-term, enduring relationships that will generate added value for our clients. We are a highly experienced, personable team with real depth of skill, knowledge, innovation commitment and resource.

You will be involved in diverse range of projects for a variety of clients. This is likely to include work across a range of sectors including residential, BTR, mixed use developments, industrial and logistics, life sciences, urban regeneration and strategic land promotion

Main Responsibilities:

You will work closely with members of the London Planning & Development team and other members of the P&D team in both Manchester and Birmingham. The role will involve working for a number of clients and include a variety of tasks including:

• Working with other members of the team, developing individual expertise in delivering impartial professional advice and developing innovative and intelligent solutions for our clients.
• Preparation of planning applications, including major applications, representations, pre app requests and potential appeal statements.
• Undertaking planning appraisals and providing clear planning strategy and advice to clients and colleagues,
• Promotion of sites through Local Plan documents and preparations and submission of representations,
• Build effective, commercial relationships both inside and outside of the firm, based upon developing technical expertise and outstanding communication (both written and face-to-face).
• Liaison with the Development team, Agency and Capital Markets teams to advice on opportunity sites and present options to clients.
• Attending client meetings and being day to day client lead on instructions.
• Identifying business development and client care opportunities.
• Mentor and supervise more junior team members

About You:

• Experience in planning projects in London
• Track record on client care and relationship with clients and local authorities
• Experience in winning new business, with an ability to build networks internally and externally
• Self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent client service.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in managing and/or mentoring others

Salary And Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on market and professional experience
• 26 days’ holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays and extra days at Christmas and New Year
• Pension – We match your contributions up to 8% (after initial probationary period)
• 26 weeks full maternity pay
• 6 weeks full paternity pay
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality
• 1 paid volunteering day per year to help give back to our local communities
• Performance related staff profit share scheme
• Wellbeing allowance which can be used for either physical or mental wellbeing activities
• Critical Illness Cover - Employee paid scheme offered at a competitive rate through Aviva
• Dental Insurance (self-funded) - access to employee-paid dental care at competitive rates
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Interest Free Rental Deposit Loan
• Group income protection scheme

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, offering high-level planning advice and fostering long-term relationships.
• Prepare and submit complex planning applications, appeals, and land promotion strategies.
• Conduct planning appraisals and site assessments to determine development potential.
• Represent clients at committee meetings, hearings, and public examinations.
• Develop planning strategies aligned with local and national policy to maximise approval prospects.
• Draft high-quality planning reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, local authorities, legal professionals, and community groups.
• Attend regular site visits, client meetings, and public forums.
• Actively contribute to business development through networking, identifying opportunities, and preparing fee proposals.

• Degree in Town Planning or a related field; full RTPI membership is essential .
• Extensive post-qualification experience within planning consultancy or local government.
• Proven success in managing major planning projects and delivering for clients.
• In-depth knowledge of planning legislation, appeals, and policy.
• Strong commercial acumen with a history of generating fee income.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting team development.
• A demonstrable track record of business development or an existing client base is highly desirable.

Tetra Tech Europe is an industry leading multi-national and multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Planning (predominantly Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) Consultant to support the continued growth of our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the wider business.

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Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic planning consultant to join us. We are looking for a planner to join us at a level between Senior Planner and Principal Consultant. You will work closely with Directors and all planning colleagues in our two offices, developers, architects, and local authorities to ensure projects align with heritage and planning legislation, national planning policy and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain membership of the RTPI.
• Provide specialist planning advice to clients and colleagues, ensuring compliance with planning policies and legislation.
• Advise clients on planning matters and manage subsequent planning applications and planning appeals.
• Prepare planning appraisals.
• Prepare fee estimates for approval by Principal Consultant/ Associate Director/Director.
• Recommend, instruct and manage other consultants as necessary.
• Write Planning and Appeal Statements.
• Give evidence at Hearings.
• Request assistance from Consultant/Principal Consultant/Associate/Director as required.
• Attend and lead client/consultant project meetings.
• Attend and lead meetings with Council Officers.
• Attend and present at Planning Committees as required.
• Attend public consultation events as necessary.
• Research work for others.
• Oversee work by more junior staff as requested.
• Proactively assist Associate Directors and Directors with planning and other matters as requested.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, and other stakeholders to negotiate planning matters.
• Conduct site visits and meetings.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy changes, and best practices in planning.
• Support clients through the planning process, from pre-application advice to post-consent conditions.
• Work efficiently and effectively, delegating work of an appropriate level of complexity to more junior staff to maximise cost-effectiveness and ensure more junior members of staff expand their experience.
• Proactively seek and secure new instructions from existing and new clients to the business. This will involve searching out new contacts and sources of work and devising and undertaking strategies to secure new fee-paying work, including delivering CPD to key contacts.
• Attend networking and other similar events to promote the Company and seek new leads and instructions. Consider initiatives to promote the Company and input to the wider marketing.
• Create LinkedIn content as requested to celebrate your success, the companies success for promote areas of interest to your role.
• Maintain accurate Coretime records.
• Maintain monthly and quarterly Fee Forecasting spreadsheets and quarterly WIP Reports.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Member of the RTPI.
• A degree in Planning, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a planning consultancy, or a similar role (minimum of 2 years for Senior Planner, 5 years for Consultant and Principal Consultant).
• Experience in writing appeal statements and attending hearings.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Planning Practice Guidance.
• Ability to research planning constraints and interpret planning data.
• Experience of reviewing Local Plan policy and providing sound advice to clients.
• Experience in preparing planning statements, pre-application advice requests.
• Experience of preparing local plan representations.
• Experience in preparing site appraisals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients, stakeholders and local authorities.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a team.

Why Join Us ?

• Join a supportive and expert team of planners and heritage professionals.
• A positive and sociable working environment.
• A broad range of clients and projects - both in terms of sectors and geographic areas.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic planning consultant to join us. We are looking for a planner to join us at a level between Senior Planner and Principal Consultant. You will work closely with Directors and all planning colleagues in our two offices, developers, architects, and local authorities to ensure projects align with heritage and planning legislation, national planning policy and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain membership of the RTPI.
• Provide specialist planning advice to clients and colleagues, ensuring compliance with planning policies and legislation.
• Advise clients on planning matters and manage subsequent planning applications and planning appeals.
• Prepare planning appraisals.
• Prepare fee estimates for approval by Principal Consultant/ Associate Director/Director.
• Recommend, instruct and manage other consultants as necessary.
• Write Planning and Appeal Statements.
• Give evidence at Hearings.
• Request assistance from Consultant/Principal Consultant/Associate/Director as required.
• Attend and lead client/consultant project meetings.
• Attend and lead meetings with Council Officers.
• Attend and present at Planning Committees as required.
• Attend public consultation events as necessary.
• Research work for others.
• Oversee work by more junior staff as requested.
• Proactively assist Associate Directors and Directors with planning and other matters as requested.
• Liaise with local planning authorities, and other stakeholders to negotiate planning matters.
• Conduct site visits and meetings.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policy changes, and best practices in planning.
• Support clients through the planning process, from pre-application advice to post-consent conditions.
• Work efficiently and effectively, delegating work of an appropriate level of complexity to more junior staff to maximise cost-effectiveness and ensure more junior members of staff expand their experience.
• Proactively seek and secure new instructions from existing and new clients to the business. This will involve searching out new contacts and sources of work and devising and undertaking strategies to secure new fee-paying work, including delivering CPD to key contacts.
• Attend networking and other similar events to promote the Company and seek new leads and instructions. Consider initiatives to promote the Company and input to the wider marketing.
• Create LinkedIn content as requested to celebrate your success, the companies success for promote areas of interest to your role.
• Maintain accurate Coretime records.
• Maintain monthly and quarterly Fee Forecasting spreadsheets and quarterly WIP Reports.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Member of the RTPI.
• A degree in Planning, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a planning consultancy, or a similar role (minimum of 2 years for Senior Planner, 5 years for Consultant and Principal Consultant).
• Experience in writing appeal statements and attending hearings.
• Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Planning Practice Guidance.
• Ability to research planning constraints and interpret planning data.
• Experience of reviewing Local Plan policy and providing sound advice to clients.
• Experience in preparing planning statements, pre-application advice requests.
• Experience of preparing local plan representations.
• Experience in preparing site appraisals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to clients, stakeholders and local authorities.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a team.

Why Join Us ?

• Join a supportive and expert team of planners and heritage professionals.
• A positive and sociable working environment.
• A broad range of clients and projects - both in terms of sectors and geographic areas.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.