Senior Town Planner

Senior Town Planner
Location: Bournemouth (Office-based preferred with flexibility)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
I''m currently working on behalf of a well-established, private planning consultancy in Bournemouth that is looking to appoint a Senior Town Planner to join their growing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, family-run business with a strong reputation in the market. The team offers a genuinely supportive and collaborative working environment, alongside exposure to a wide and interesting range of projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
The Role
As a Senior Town Planner, you will take ownership of your own projects while working closely with the wider team. Responsibilities will include:
·Managing planning applications and appeals from start to finish
·Providing clear, strategic planning advice to clients
·Preparing planning statements and supporting documentation
·Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, and clients
·Supporting junior members of the team where appropriate
About You
·MRTPI qualified (or working towards)
·Experience within a planning consultancy or similar environment
·Strong working knowledge of the UK planning system
·Confident communicator with strong written skills
·Able to manage a varied workload independently
What''s on Offer
·Competitive salary depending on experience
·Flexible working arrangement (preference for office presence with some flexibility)
·Friendly, close-knit team culture
·Diverse project exposure
·Clear opportunity to develop within a growing consultancy
 
If you''re an experienced planner looking for a role where you can have real input and be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team, I''d be keen to speak with you. You can contact me Tullula Farrell on (phone number removed).