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Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Bournemouth, Dorset BH89BJ, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Senior Town Planner located in Bournemouth.
  • The role requires proven experience in planning, ideally within a consultancy or local authority, with a competitive salary offered.
  • Responsibilities include managing planning applications, conducting site appraisals, and mentoring junior planners.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Town Planning or a related field and full RTPI membership, or be working towards it.
  • The consultancy provides opportunities for professional development and a supportive working culture.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner

Location: Bournemouth

Penguin recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established planning consultancy in Bournemouth who is seeing a Senior Town Planner to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging projects, ranging from residential to commercial and mixed-use developments.

About the Role:

As a Senior Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing complex planning applications and appeals, delivering strategic advice, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with clients and stakeholders, providing high-quality planning solutions and contributing to the growth and success of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a diverse range of planning projects from initial consultation through to completion.
  • Preparing, submitting, and managing planning applications and appeals.
  • Conducting site appraisals and offering strategic planning guidance.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
  • Mentoring and providing guidance to junior planners.
  • Keeping up to date with planning legislation and policy changes.

About You:

  • Qualifications: A degree in Town Planning or a related field and full membership with the RTPI (or working towards it).
  • Experience: Proven experience in planning, preferably within a consultancy or local authority environment.
  • Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Knowledge: A strong understanding of UK planning policy and the ability to navigate complex planning matters confidently.

What's On Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • A supportive and collaborative working culture.
  • The chance to work on a variety of projects that will develop your planning expertise.

If you are a driven and enthusiastic Senior Town Planner looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on or

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.