Principal Town Planner

Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner Yeovil, Somerset Full-time Hybrid Working Available Permanent PositionA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Yeovil. With a strong reputation for delivering thoughtful, design-led planning solutions across the South West, this is an excellent role for a motivated planner ready to take the next step in their career.About the Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will take a lead role in managing a varied portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, heritage, and rural developments. You''ll work alongside architects, technologists, and landscape professionals to deliver high-quality planning outcomes, offering strategic and practical planning advice from concept through to approval.Whether you''re already operating at a senior level or are a well-established planner looking to step up, this role will offer autonomy, responsibility, and a genuine opportunity to shape the built environment in a collaborative and creative setting.Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end planning processes, including pre-application advice, full applications, appeals, and planning statements Act as the key contact for clients, consultants, and local planning authorities Undertake detailed site appraisals and provide clear, strategic recommendations Represent clients at planning committees and hearings where necessary ..... full job details .....