Who are we
Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
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About The Role
Based from our Global Headquarters at 55 Baker Street, Knight Frank is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Planner to join our growing and busy London Planning Team.
We are looking for talented planning professionals with broad experience , particularly within London and the South East. 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 continued growth and success of the team.
Working alongside the wider Land & Development teams, 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.
Key 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.
About You
- 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.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious planner looking to take the next step in their career within one of the UK's leading property consultancies. You will gain exposure to high-profile planning projects across London and the South East, work alongside industry-leading experts, and benefit from clear opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing team. For more details on our Planning team, please click here.
Competitive salary
Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
Skills Required
- MRTPI qualified with 2+ years PQE
- Development management planning experience (consultancy, developer, local authority or client-side)
- Experience managing planning applications and advising on development opportunities
- 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
- Commercial awareness and ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively; proactive and organised
- Experience in strategic land promotion, residential development, mixed-use schemes, or housebuilder projects
- Enthusiastic team player with desire to develop and progress within a property consultancy
What We Do
At Knight Frank, we build long-term relationships, which allow us to provide personalised, clear and considered advice on all areas of property, in all key markets. We believe personal interaction is a crucial part of ensuring every client is matched to the property that suits their needs best – be it commercial or residential. Operating in locations where our clients need us to be, we provide a worldwide service that’s locally expert and globally connected. Inspired teams naturally provide excellent and dedicated client service. Therefore, we’ve created a workplace where opinions are respected, where everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and where they’re rewarded for excellence. The result is that our people are more motivated, ensuring your experience with us is the best that it can be. At Knight Frank, we value our vibrant online community and appreciate your active participation on our social channels. We strive to maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users. Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a positive experience for everyone: - We encourage and welcome your comments and feedback, however, they should be shared in a constructive, respectful manner. - We reserve the right to reject or remove comments that are not in keeping with our policy and to block or ban users/followers who violate this policy. - Please treat each other with courtesy and respect. Hate speech, discrimination, or offensive content of any kind will not be tolerated. Our moderators reserve the right to remove any content and any user who violates these guidelines that are intended to maintain a welcoming and respectful community. Thank you for being a valued member of the Knight Frank community.
