Senior/Principal Planner

LRG; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in planning is seeking a Senior/Principal Planner to contribute to significant projects involving strategic and development management planning. The ideal candidate will have MRTPI status and a commercial approach with strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development, as well as a hybrid work model based in the Midlands.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff discounts with many retailers

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Established professional with MRTPI.
• Ability to apply planning knowledge effectively.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of significant projects.
• Engage in strategic planning and project coordination.
• Manage client-facing situations effectively.

Skills

MRTPI

Commercial approach

Excellent analytical skills

Client-facing confidence

Proactive learning attitude

Job description

Senior/Principal Planner

Company: Boyer Planning (part of LRG)

Location: Midlands (Hybrid)

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

About Us

Boyer Planning (part of LRG) is a leading consultancy in planning, development economics and design in the UK. With a creative, dynamic and collaborative culture, we provide advice to major developers and house-builders on challenging and prestigious projects across England and Wales.

The Role

As part of the Midlands Planning team you will contribute to the delivery of significant projects involving strategic planning, development management planning, and planning project coordination for a range of private and public sector clients.

We are committed to nurturing the best planning talent and continue to expand our diverse team. We are looking to recruit an established professional with the following attributes:

• MRTPI
• Commercial approach with the ability to apply your planning knowledge effectively within the wider property context
• Excellent analytical and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Energetic and proactive approach with a willingness to learn and excel
• Confident in client‑facing situations and in project managing schemes

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package based on experience; regular CPD opportunities; varied and interesting project work; and a friendly working environment.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays per annum, increasing by one day per year of service, to a maximum entitlement of 30 days
• LRG Extras – Staff discounts with many retailers
• Free 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount on property and financial services
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Death in Service benefit
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Staff referrals bonus when introducing new permanent staff to our business

Equal Opportunity

LRG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated individual to our team who shares our commitment to excellence in the Real Estate Industry.

Recruitment Notice

LRG does not engage the services of recruitment agencies for the purpose of hiring. All job openings are managed directly by our internal recruitment team. We do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate referrals from recruitment agencies; any such submissions will not be considered.