Planning Advisor Jobs (Client-Side)

Client-side Planning Advisors support development, infrastructure and regeneration organisations by providing expert planning guidance across projects and strategic land interests. They help shape planning strategy, assess risks, coordinate applications and ensure proposals align with policy and regulatory requirements.

This role suits planners with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and a solid understanding of development processes. Planning Advisors often work across multiple projects, offering specialist input that supports planning submissions, stakeholder engagement and long-term development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert planning advice across development and infrastructure projects.
• Supporting planning applications, appeals and strategic planning work.
• Assessing planning risk, policy compliance and development potential.
• Working closely with design, engineering, land and development teams.
• Engaging with local authorities, statutory bodies and stakeholders.
• Preparing reports, planning statements and supporting documentation.
• Contributing to masterplanning, concept design and long-term planning strategies.
• Monitoring changes in planning policy and advising on implications.

Typical Employers

• Property developers
• Major estates and landowners
• Infrastructure organisations
• Airports and transport bodies
• Strategic land companies

Salary Range

Planning Advisor salaries typically range from £45,000 to £70,000, depending on experience and employer type. Senior advisory roles within infrastructure or aviation organisations may exceed this range.

Related Job Titles

• Consents Manager
• Infrastructure Planning Manager
• Environmental Consents Officer
• Planning Manager
• Development Planner

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