Town Planner | Senior Town Planner

Job Title: Planner / Senior Planner

Location: Bournemouth

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly successful and growing planning consultancy as they look to appoint Planners and Senior Planners to support increasing demand for their services.

These roles present an excellent opportunity to work on major residential and commercial developments across the South of England and nationwide, supporting a diverse client base and high-profile schemes.

Our client is widely recognised within the planning sector for both commercial performance and quality of work, consistently ranking among the top-performing small consultancies in the UK. They offer above industry-average salaries, strong career progression and the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive and expert team.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Above market-average salary packages
• Clear career development and progression pathways
• Exposure to significant residential and commercial projects
• Supportive, collaborative and highly experienced team environment
• Long-term stability within a high-performing consultancy

Location & Lifestyle:

The business is based in the vibrant seaside town of Bournemouth, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside career progression.

• Seven miles of award-winning sandy beaches
• Easy access to the Jurassic Coast and New Forest National Park
• Direct rail links to London Waterloo
• Ideal for local candidates, those relocating with family, or planners seeking a lifestyle change

About You:

• Experience in a planning consultancy or local authority environment
• Strong understanding of the UK planning system
• RTPI accredited degree (or working towards chartership)
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workloads across multiple projects
• Motivated, professional and keen to progress

This is a fantastic opportunity for planners at Planner or Senior Planner level who are looking to take the next step in their career while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance in one of the UK''s most desirable coastal locations.

Interested?
If you''re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a forward-thinking planning consultancy, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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