Partner | Planning in UK

The organisation is a leading name in the UK property and real estate sector, recognised for its strategic insight, industry expertise, and commitment to delivering high-quality advisory services. With a strong national presence, the company supports clients across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Their teams are known for professionalism, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to planning and development.

Role Overview

As a Partner in Planning, the successful candidate will take a senior leadership role within the planning division, helping drive growth, shape client strategies, and oversee major planning projects. This role involves delivering expert planning advice, managing high-profile clients, leading complex applications, and contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business.

This position is ideal for someone experienced, commercially minded, and confident in navigating the UK planning system—someone who can lead teams, manage relationships at the highest level, and deliver impactful planning solutions.

Key Responsibilities as Partner | Planning

• Provide expert planning advice to clients across a wide range of development sectors

• Lead and oversee major planning applications, appeals, and strategic planning projects

• Build and maintain strong relationships with private and public sector clients

• Manage and mentor junior and mid-level planners within the team

• Contribute to business development, including pitching, client acquisition, and market growth

• Develop strategic planning solutions that support clients’ development objectives

• Collaborate with internal teams across development, research, valuation, and consultancy

• Ensure compliance with national, regional, and local planning policy and regulations

• Represent clients at public inquiries, hearings, and stakeholder meetings

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience in UK planning, ideally in a senior or leadership role

• Strong understanding of planning policy, legislation, and the development process

• Proven ability to manage complex planning projects and high-value portfolios

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills

• Strong commercial acumen and experience in business development

• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor planning teams

• Professional qualifications such as MRTPI (preferred)

• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive outcomes

Shift Pattern & Pay

• Full-time senior leadership role

• Highly competitive salary and partner-level compensation package

• Flexible working arrangements based on business and client needs

Perks & Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance

• Partner-level bonus structure

• Company pension scheme

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

• Collaborative and inclusive working culture

• Exposure to major UK development and regeneration projects

• Access to industry-leading resources and research

Shape the Future of UK Development

This role offers the opportunity to influence some of the most significant planning and development projects across the UK. The organisation values leadership, innovation, and long-term thinking—making it an ideal environment for a planning professional ready to step into a senior strategic role.

Apply now to become a Partner in the Planning division and help shape the future of UK property development.