Senior Town Planner

Position: Senior Town Planner (Permanent)
Senior Town Planner
Bournemouth
£40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Town Planner to join a well-established and highly regarded independent planning consultancy based in Bournemouth.

Our client is a respected planning-led consultancy with a strong presence across the South of England. They specialise in providing clear, commercially focused planning advice across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and strategic land promotion.

The Role

As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing and delivering planning applications and appeals, while supporting junior team members and contributing to business development.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals
Managing projects from inception through to determination
Providing strategic planning advice to clients
Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and consultants
Supporting and mentoring junior planners
Contributing to client relationship management and new business opportunities

About You

MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
Strong experience within a UK planning consultancy or local authority
Proven track record of managing planning applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
Varied and high-quality project exposure
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Flexible working arrangements

If you are interested in this Senior Town Planner position, please apply below