Job title: Senior Development Planner

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Are you an experienced Development Planner ready to play a key role in shaping one of London's most ambitious regeneration programmes? I'm working with a highly respected urban regeneration delivery organisation in East London that is looking to appoint a Senior Development Planner to support its expanding portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of large-scale, complex development projects that are transforming communities and delivering thousands of new homes, jobs, and infrastructure.

The Role

As a Senior Development Planner, you'll sit within a dynamic, multidisciplinary development team and take a leading role in managing planning strategy and delivery across a diverse pipeline of projects.

You will:

• Lead on planning applications for major residential and mixed-use schemes
• Provide strategic planning advice across multiple development sites
• Manage relationships with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
• Support land promotion and site acquisition strategies
• Navigate complex policy, viability, and delivery challenges
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practice

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical planning knowledge with a commercial mindset and a passion for placemaking.

You will ideally have:

• Significant experience in development planning (public or private sector)
• Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale schemes
• Strong understanding of the London planning system and policy landscape
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• RTPI accreditation (or working towards it)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on high-profile regeneration projects with real social impact
• Join a forward-thinking, delivery-focused organisation
• Excellent career progression and professional development
• Collaborative, purpose-driven working culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Interested?

If you're looking to step into a role where you can genuinely shape places and see projects through from vision to delivery, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.