Senior Planner

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in Fareham seeks a Senior Planner to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in planning and be involved in a variety of exciting development projects. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while contributing to the local development landscape.

Benefits

21 - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

On-site parking

Group healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience required.
• Experience with local councils and regional contacts.
• Degree qualified in planning, geography, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and documentation.
• Manage planning submissions, maintain accurate records.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Planning process knowledge

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Planning

MRTPI (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Planner Job in Fareham, Hampshire

New opportunity for a Senior Planner to job a housing developer based in Hampshire. Working as part of a planning team and involved in schemes ranging up to 200 units across the region. They are open to applicants with a background in development, consultancy or local authority. Offering up to £45,000 plus benefits!

Founded over twenty years ago, this independent housebuilder is known for delivering high-quality, affordable homes across the Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex regions. With projects ranging up to 200 units, they also engage in future land promotion initiatives, ensuring a dynamic and varied workload.

To support their continued growth, they are expanding their Planning team and seeking a Town Planner or Senior Town Planner. This role is suited to professionals with at least five years of post-graduate experience in a planning consultancy, local authority, or residential development setting. The position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, contributing to long-term local development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning applications, appeals, and related documentation




• Manage planning submissions and maintain accurate records




• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders




• Represent the company at Planning Committees and public consultations




• Monitor and review local planning policies and updates




• Conduct research to support planning applications and policy analysis




• Coordinate with external consultants and evaluate their contributions




• Maintain records of public consultations and planning decisions




• Collaborate with the planning team to support project development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in planning, urban planning, geography, or similar




• 5+ years of industry experience




• Experience liaising with local councils and contacts in the region




• Strong knowledge of the planning process, regulations, and appeals process




• Able to liaise with the public and council in forums




• MRTPI is desirable.

What you get back

• Salary of £30,000 - £45,000




• 21 - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, depending on seniority




• Christmas shutdown (allocation from annual leave)




• Office hours of 9am - 5pm




• On-site parking




• Group healthcare scheme, and more.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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Senior Planner Job in Fareham, Hampshire - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Matt Trussler Job Ref: 15097)