Job summary

We are working with a well established private consultancy who are looking for a Senior member of staff to join their Planning team in the Cheshire area. The ideal candidate must have 4-5 years post RTPI experience.

Key skills required for this role

Degree Qualified in a relevant Planning field

Important

https://www.matchtech.com/

Job description

Senior Planning Consultant

The Role

We're looking for a talented and driven Senior Planning Consultant to join our growing team. In this role, you'll work across a range of exciting projects-supporting senior colleagues and directors on major developments, while also managing your own portfolio of small to mid-sized planning applications. You'll play a key role in providing strategic advice to clients, preparing high-quality reports and submissions, and helping to guide the direction of planning work within the team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting senior team members and directors on complex and high-profile projects
• Managing and delivering small to medium-scale planning applications independently
• Conducting site research, policy reviews, and development potential appraisals
• Preparing planning appraisals, reports, applications, and related documentation
• Engaging with planning officers, statutory consultees, stakeholders, and the public
• Building strong relationships with clients, collaborators, and consultants
• Generating creative and practical solutions to planning challenges
• Taking financial responsibility for your own projects-from inception to completion
• Staying up to date with planning policy, legislation, and best practice
• Representing the company at external meetings, events, and presentations

About You

• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant planning or related discipline
• 5-10 years of experience in planning-either in the private or public sector
• Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and application processes
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset and a sharp attention to detail
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop tailored planning strategies
• Passionate about delivering high-quality work and outstanding client service

Why Join Us

• We offer more than just a job-we offer a chance to grow, contribute, and make a real impact.
• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Pension contributions and private healthcare
• Full support for professional development, including payment of professional fees
• Flexible working options-split your time between home and our offices.
• A supportive and social working culture with regular team events
• A strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing.
• Employee Ownership Trust status-giving you a voice in the business and access to tax-free bonuses

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your planning career, working on a diverse range of projects for high-profile clients, alongside a respected and experienced team.