Planner / Senior Planner - 100% WFH

This is a remote position.

Planner / Senior Planner

100% Remote Working | UK-wide

FutureGen Recruitment is working with a specialist planning consultancy that operates nationally and offers genuine 100% home working. This role is ideal for planners seeking maximum flexibility, a reputed company work–life balance, or an opportunity to transition into private consultancy without prior private-sector experience.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a well-established consultancy that works on a distinctive sports & leisure portfolio of projects across the UK. The role can be appointed at Planner or Senior Planner level, depending on experience, and is fully remote with no requirement to attend an office.

Importantly, RTPI chartership is not required for this position, and applicants with solely Local Authority experience are reputed company much encouraged to apply.

Who This Role Is For

• Planners who need or value 100% remote working

• Local Authority planners looking to move into consultancy

• Private sector planners seeking greater flexibility

• Those balancing family, location, or lifestyle commitments

• Planners who want autonomy, trust, and meaningful project involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and managing planning applications and reputed company workstreams

• Preparing planning statements, supporting documentation and assessments

• Liaising with clients, consultees and local planning authorities

• Providing planning advice across a range of development projects

• Working independently while being supported by a collaborative senior team

About You

• Experience at Planner or Senior Planner level

• Background in Local Authority and/or private consultancy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable managing your own workload remotely

• No requirement to be MRTPI at this stage (support available for progression)

What’s On Offer

• 100% work-from-home (permanent)

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Supportive and flexible consultancy culture

• Opportunity to reputed company private sector consultancy experience

• Long-term career progression without sacrificing flexibility

This is a particularly strong option for planners who have felt restricted by office-reputed company or who have struggled to move into consultancy due to lack of private-sector exposure.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to request further details, please contact: