“Senior Planner” is probably one of the most misunderstood job titles in Town Planning. You would think it would be fairly straightforward. Someone becomes a Planner, gets a few years under their belt, then becomes a Senior Planner. In reality, it is nowhere near that simple. A Senior Planner in one business might have three years' experience and earn £38,000. Another might have eight or ten years' experience, be working on nationally...
🏆 TOWN PLANNING WORLD CUP 2026 ⚽ GROUP STAGE COMPLETE ⚽ 48 teams entered. The group stage has now been determined. And what a final round it was. Carter Jonas kept their application moving with another clean approval. Planning Potential edged Avison Young │ UK in a proper Section 106 arm wrestle. Lanpro stunned Rapleys in one of the shocks of the tournament. Homes England delivered a five-goal major application. Jeff Field hit a...
What to expect UKREiiF has quickly become one of the most important events in the UK property, development, and planning calendar. But if you’re attending in person in Leeds—or watching from the outside—you might be wondering: Where are the town planning jobs? Unlike a traditional jobs fair, you won’t find rows of job boards or “apply here” stands. But make no mistake—UKREiiF is one of the most active environments for town...
The 2025 Planning Consultancy Survey, produced each winter by Haymarket Media, paints a picture of a sector on the rise, with firms reporting strong demand and positive expectations for growth. According to the latest figures, the UK planning consultancy market was valued at around £877 million in 2025, and firms expect total fee income to grow by about 17% by March 2026, pushing the market toward an estimated £1 billion valuation. This...
Jobs at all levels The town planning recruitment market has started 2026 with real momentum, with January proving to be the busiest month for job listings in over a decade. More planning roles have been advertised in January 2026 than in any January across the last ten years, signalling a strong and confident start to the year for the sector. This surge in vacancies reflects a clear shift in market activity, with both private sector...
Town planning in the UK sits at the centre of some of the country’s biggest challenges — and opportunities. From delivering new homes and regenerating town centres to decarbonising infrastructure and protecting the natural environment, planners shape how communities grow and change. As government priorities continue to focus on housing delivery, net zero targets and infrastructure investment, the role of planning is becoming more, not less,...
