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!