Senior Planner

Senior Planner

Permanent

Location:

Taunton, Somerset. Hybrid working available.

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Progression + Professional Development + Birthday Off + Christmas Shutdown + Pension + EAP Support + Mileage + Long-Term Career Growth.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Planner to join a growing rural planning and design consultancy working on a wide range of high-quality countryside and agricultural projects across the UK. The role offers long-term progression, flexibility, professional development support, and the opportunity to become a key figure within a highly ambitious business.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

• Work on a wide range of rural planning and development projects.
• Manage relationships with clients, planning officers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit planning applications and supporting documentation.
• Hybrid office-based role with flexibility available.
• Long-term progression into leadership or regional management positions.
• Further training and professional qualifications supported (RTPI, RICS, RIBA, CIAT, etc.).

• Planning experience, ideally within rural, agricultural, or land-based projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• Understanding of permitted development and rural planning legislation.
• Team player with a proactive and personable attitude.