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Salary: Competitive salary + Company car
Location: Bourne, North East

We are searching for an experienced Senior Planner or Planning Manager looking to build and expand their career at an award-winning developer of sustainable new communities and energy projects.

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Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £47,675 and £52,557
Location: Wales (remote / any location), Wales

Policy lead for planning casework procedure – Undertaking research and consultation as part of policy formulation in relation to planning application and infrastructure consent procedures; monitoring the performance of local planning authorities and statutory consultees.



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Posted 27 days ago
Planning Adviser
Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: 35000 - 50000 (doe)
Location: Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, Midlands

Our client is recruiting an Adviser (Planning) to lead national planning policy work supporting rural and agricultural businesses across England and Wales. Based at Stoneleigh with agile working, you’ll influence government, guide stakeholders and shape improvements to the planning system. Salary c.£43,000, fixed term to December 2026.

Company: Tarson Limited
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
Location: London, London

We are seeking a Business Development Director to join a highly reputable firm. The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the firm's portfolio by bringing in substantial new business opportunities.

Salary: £62,318
Location: Cirencester, South West

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Manager to provide operational and professional leadership within our Planning Service. Reporting to the Head of Planning Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving service performance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality planning decisions, and translating strategic objectives into effective day-to-day service delivery.

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Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £47,675 and £52,557
Location: Wales (remote / any location), Wales

Policy lead for planning casework procedure – Undertaking research and consultation as part of policy formulation in relation to planning application and infrastructure consent procedures; monitoring the performance of local planning authorities and statutory consultees.

Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £37,111 to £45,378
Location: Wales (remote / any location), Wales

Working with internal and external stakeholders, to shape policy on planning system procedures, particularly development management and other casework and also legislation preparation. 

Company: Welsh Government
Salary: £37,111 and £41,834
Location: Wales (remote / any location), Wales

The Plans and Policy job family requires applicants with relevant skills and experience to work across the functions of policy development and development plans work.

Salary: £62,318
Location: Cirencester, South West

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Development Management Team Manager to provide operational and professional leadership within our Planning Service. Reporting to the Head of Planning Services, you will play a pivotal role in driving service performance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality planning decisions, and translating strategic objectives into effective day-to-day service delivery.

Posted 1 days ago
Development Management Officer
Salary: £28,598 - £39,152
Location: Peterborough, East Anglia

Are you ready to take on the challenges and rewards of a career in planning and development? We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Planning Service as a Development Management Officer.

Salary: £42,839 - £46,142
Location: Dudley, Midlands

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual who has excellent negotiation and communication skills, as well as a flair for problem solving.  You should be a RTPI accredited professional or have sufficient post qualification experience to be eligible for chartered membership of the RTPI, as well as having experience working within a planning policy environment.   You should also have a full UK driving licence, please state this in your application.

Salary: £34,000–£50,000 plus benefits
Location: Cheltenham, South West

Lepus Consulting is a specialist environmental planning consultancy helping public sector organisations plan for growth, nature recovery, and environmental stewardship throughout the UK. We deliver statutory assessments including Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA), green infrastructure planning, and biodiversity advice to support the preparation of local plans and planning policy.

Salary: Competitive salary + Company car
Location: Bourne, North East

We are searching for an experienced Senior Planner or Planning Manager looking to build and expand their career at an award-winning developer of sustainable new communities and energy projects.

Posted 6 days ago
Planning Officer
Salary: £36,547 - £40,197
Location: Watford, London

As Planning Officer within our successful Development Management Team you will be responsible for leading on a varied caseload of planning applications focussed on smaller application types, with opportunities to stretch yourself on larger applications as your skills and experience develop.

Posted 7 days ago
Planners (Various)
Salary: Various (depending on level)
Location: East Tyndall St., Wales

Our continually growing practice means that we have new opportunities for a Planner / Senior Planner to join our dynamic team. We are looking for additional bright, enthusiastic, and ambitious people to contribute to our team and resource our wide, varied, and interesting workload.  

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