Planner

LOCATION: Head Office, NottinghamshireTYPE: Remote hybridPLANNER ROLESAt P&DG, we’re a multidisciplinary team of Planners, Urban Designers, and Heritage Consultants working across the UK. Our projects span a range of scales and sectors, planning applications, master planning, regeneration, planning appeals, EIA, public engagement, site promotion and education; all with a shared focus on delivering positive and creative planning outcomes.With a long-standing reputation and a diverse portfolio of public and private clients, sectors, geographic reach, and extensive existing workload we’re now looking to expand our Planning capabilities. To support this growth, we’re seeking talented Senior/Principal Planners and an Associate-level Planner to join our team and help shape the next chapter of P&DG’s success.WORKING AT P&DGWe’re proud to foster a culture built on collaboration, mutual trust, and shared ambition. Every member of our team is encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their work. We value creativity as much as technical skill, and we believe in giving our people the freedom and support to shape their work and see the real impact it makes.Beyond project delivery, you’ll play an active role in shaping the business, developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.Join us and be part of a team where your expertise and initiative will help shape better places and stronger communities.OUR REQUIREMENTSSupport new and existing client projects across a wide range of sectors and geographic spread. Maintain client relationships and provide support as part of a team to colleagues on larger scale and complex projects. Typical workload includes: involvement in appraisals, planning applications, strategic planning, community consultation, local plan promotion, negotiating, project management, client presentations and appeal work.Starting off handling smaller scale planning applications, with on the job mentoring and training, there is opportunity for promotion to Senior Planner and for contributing towards business development.Networking and business developmentFee budgets and budget managementSecuring client repeat business and some self-generated new projects/client leads, partial generation of some workloadPractice promotion and marketingPresentations to secure new projectsSupported professional development across multiple aspects of the planning systemGain RTPI accreditation if not already done so ESSENTIAL SKILLS & CAPABILITIESEssential interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationGood understanding of IT and Microsoft OfficeGood report writing skillsAbility to analyse complex dataExcellent time management, prioritising work effectivelyStrong organisational skillsAbility to work under pressure, plan and meet deadlinesResourcefulnessMethodical and disciplinedEnergetic and enthusiasticAbility to work as part of a team or on your ownGood at building relationshipsStrong attention to detail including problem solving skillsAbility to multitaskProfessional and friendlyFull clean driving licence ADDITIONAL SKILLS & CAPABILITIESSenior Planner – 1 – 2 years’ minimum professional experience working in the public or private sectorHold a valid UK Driving LicenceUrban Design and masterplanning understanding would be beneficialWhilst not necessary, the potential to bring along new clients or contacts may be useful REMUNERATIONCompetitive market rate of payPotential flexibility in core work hoursFlexibility in working locationsMinimum of 22 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysBirthday LeaveHealth InsuranceCompany Pension SchemePayment of one professional membership, others considered on meritDiscretionary leave days over the Christmas & New Year PeriodPotential performance bonusWe also enjoy a high level of staff retention through being a dynamic close-knit and friendly team with a flexible caring attitudeSalary range: Competitive market rate CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONSMonday 1st December 2025 HOW TO APPLYEssential: Please submit a covering letter and CV to careers@panddg.co.uk.Important note: Applications received without a CV and covering letter will not be considered.Portfolio: In addition to the requested covering letter and CV, please send along your portfolio to support your application, for example previous work that is in the public realm. All material will be deleted post recruitment process.