Principal Town Planner

Carrington West; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Yeovil seeks a Senior Town Planner or Principal Town Planner to manage diverse projects. The role offers significant autonomy, requires MRTPI status, and emphasizes strategic planning. Ideal for motivated professionals wanting to impact design-led planning solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary tailored to experience

Flexible and hybrid working options

Clear progression path

CPD support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• MRTPI chartered status or working toward it.
• Minimum of 5 years' UK town planning experience in consultancy.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver varied planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning processes including applications and appeals.
• Act as the key contact for clients and local planning authorities.
• Support junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Report-writing

Negotiation

Client focus

Teamwork

Education

MRTPI chartered status

5 years' UK town planning experience

Job description

Senior Town Planner / Principal Town Planner
Yeovil, Somerset
Full-time | Hybrid Working Available
Permanent Position

A 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
·Support junior team members and contribute to a positive team culture
·Assist in business development and the continued growth of the planning department

Requirements
·MRTPI chartered status (or working toward it with substantial experience)
·A minimum of 5 years' UK town planning experience, preferably in a consultancy or multi-disciplinary environment
·Proven experience in managing and delivering a broad range of planning applications
·Excellent communication, report-writing, and negotiation skills
·A commercial mindset with a strong client focus
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This role would suit a confident and knowledgeable Senior Town Planner who enjoys varied work, strategic input, and liaising with design teams and external stakeholders.

Desirable
·Knowledge of planning policy in Somerset and surrounding regions
·Experience with heritage or listed buildings
·An interest in high-quality, sustainable design-led development

What's on Offer
·Competitive salary tailored to experience
·Flexible and hybrid working options
·Clear progression path, including support for Principal Planner level
·Relaxed, supportive team environment
·CPD support and a strong focus on personal development

If you're a Senior Town Planner looking for a new challenge in a friendly, progressive firm where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to [e-mail] or call 02393 876 054 to discuss the role further!

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