We are Recruiting
DPP PLANNING IS RECRUITING AT PLANNER AND SENIOR PLANNER LEVEL IN CARDIFF
DPP is an independent national planning consultancy, successfully delivering planning solutions to clients across the UK. DPP is a people-led business, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and collaborative workplace for people to grow and succeed. This is evidenced in our extensive Employee Benefits package which is listed below. We have six key people values which overarch the business and its operations; Balance, Integrity, Professionalism, Dependability, Respect and Teamwork. The people values were influenced and curated by both the business and people within. Everyone is expected to act as a role model, championing these values, to ensure that they are lived out in everything that we do.
Due to an expanding workload, we are looking to recruit two new team members in our Cardiff office and we welcome applications at Planner or Senior Planner level, depending on experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving consultancy and contribute to a variety of high-profile projects across the UK. Our work spans multiple sectors, including education, energy, health, residential, retail, and major mixed-use and regeneration schemes.
What We Offer
- A collaborative, friendly, and supportive working environment
- Hybrid working – split your time between home and the office
- Opportunities to work on complex, nationally significant planning projects
- Career development support and mentoring from our experienced senior leadership team
- A comprehensive CPD and training programme
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic and ambitious planners at all levels. Ideally, candidates will have:
- RTPI accredited degree or a relevant degree
- Progress towards or achievement of MRTPI chartered status
- Between 1-4+ years of relevant planning experience (for Planner/ Senior Planner roles)
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding and knowledge of the planning system
- Commercial awareness and proactive approach to work
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Performance related bonus
- Car allowance (Senior Planner and above)
- Mobile phone allowance
- Perkbox (benefit and reward platform)
- 25 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure, bank holidays and additional leave after 5 years’ service
- Friday early finish once a month (half-day)
- Generous pension scheme
- Group income protection
- Group life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme (EAP+ through Unum ‘Help at Hand’)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Paid professional membership fees
- Eye test and glasses contribution
- Paid RTPI membership fees
- Good social network
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The successful candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.
Application Process
If you feel you are suitable for this position and you are interested in an opportunity with DPP, we would love to hear from you.
The closing date for applicants is 29th August 2025 at 17.00 However, please apply as early as possible as we may close the process early.
Interviews will take place at a suitable time and location for both parties, ideally, we would like to complete interviews in person at our Cardiff office. In advance of the interview, you will be required to complete a planning appraisal task which will form part of the discussion during the interview.
Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can put in place to support your application process with us.
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to:
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