Senior Rural Planner

About the role

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Planner to join a growing rural planning and design consultancy working on a wide range of high‑quality countryside and agricultural projects across the UK. The role offers long‑term progression, flexibility, professional development support, and the chance to become a key figure within an ambitious business.

Key responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of rural planning and development projects.
• Manage relationships with clients, planning officers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Hybrid office‑based work with flexibility to support project delivery.
• Progression into leadership or regional management positions.
• Access to further training and professional qualifications (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, CIAT, etc.).

Required profile

• Planning experience, preferably in rural, agricultural or land‑based projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to negotiate with clients, officers and stakeholders.
• Understanding of permitted development and rural planning legislation.
• Team player with a proactive, personable attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £40,000‑£50,000 per year plus bonus.
• Professional development and training support (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, CIAT).
• Birthday off, Christmas shutdown, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, mileage reimbursement and long‑term career growth.