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About the Role

Knight Frank is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Planner to join its growing London Planning Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of projects, supporting clients through all stages of the planning process while contributing to the team's continued growth and success. You will play a key role in delivering planning advice, managing projects, developing client relationships, and helping secure successful planning outcomes for a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning projects across London and the South East, supporting clients through the planning process from site appraisal through to determination.
• Prepare, coordinate and submit planning applications, appeals and development strategy work.
• Advise clients on planning policy, land promotion opportunities and development potential.
• Support the promotion of strategic land opportunities and residential-led development schemes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders.
• Assist with business development activities, including networking, client meetings and proposal preparation.
• Support senior team members in securing new instructions and expanding existing client relationships.
• Undertake planning research, policy reviews and site appraisals to inform development potential and strategy.
• Collaborate with Knight Frank's wider Planning, Residential Development and Land teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Support and mentor junior planning team members where appropriate.

Requirements

• MRTPI qualified with 2+ years PQE.
• Development Management planning experience gained within either a consultancy, developer, local authority or client-side environment.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising on development opportunities.
• Experience in strategic land promotion, residential development, mixed-use schemes, or housebuilder projects would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system, planning policy and development management processes.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing reports, planning statements and client advice.
• Commercially aware and capable of building strong professional relationships.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Enthusiastic team player with a desire to develop and progress within a leading property consultancy.

Skills

• Planning
• Development Management
• Strategic Land Promotion
• Residential Development
• Mixed-Use Schemes
• Housebuilder Projects
• UK Planning System
• Planning Policy
• Development Management Processes
• Written Communication
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development
• Project Management

Location

• London, UK

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years Post Qualification Experience (PQE)

Education Level

• MRTPI Qualified

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

About the Company

• Founded in 1896, Knight Frank LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership registered in England & Wales.
• Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies.
• We operate in over 50 Markets, with 600+ Offices and 20,000+ People globally.
• We are dedicated to enhancing people's lives and environments through responsible partnerships.
• Our approach is built on trust, integrity, and care, providing personalised advice across all property areas.
• We have a deep understanding of key markets and sectors, both emerging and established.
• We are committed to making our business inclusive and diverse, empowering individuals to perform at their best.
• We foster a collaborative environment where opinions are respected, contributions are valued, and innovation is celebrated.
• Our Desired Future is cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity, and Creating our Future, together.