Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their team. This role involves managing planning applications, providing strategic advice, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be MRTPI qualified with 4-5 years of planning experience. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working model

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years’ experience in planning (private consultancy or local authority).
• Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and site promotions.
• Provide high-level planning advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and submit planning applications, design and access statements, and supporting reports.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Client management

Education

MRTPI qualified

Job description

REF: 46844

Senior Town Planner – Bournemouth

Are you an experienced Town Planner ready to step into a senior role within a respected and fast-growing consultancy on the South Coast?

Our client – a highly regarded, independent planning and development consultancy based in Bournemouth – is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join their collaborative and dynamic team. Known for delivering expert planning advice and securing high-profile planning permissions across the South and beyond, they work with a diverse range of clients including developers, architects, landowners, and private individuals.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior Town Planner, you’ll play a key role in delivering successful planning outcomes for a varied project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. You’ll work closely with clients and local authorities, prepare robust planning applications, and provide strategic planning advice from site appraisal to appeal.

You’ll be joining a small but highly experienced and friendly team, offering real responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to progress your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own caseload of planning applications, appeals, and site promotions

• Provide high-level planning advice to clients and stakeholders

• Prepare and submit planning applications, design and access statements, and supporting reports

• Represent clients at appeals, hearings, and public consultations

• Support and mentor junior members of the team

• Keep abreast of local and national planning policy changes

About You:

• MRTPI qualified (or very close to chartership)

• At least 4-5 years’ experience in planning (private consultancy or local authority)

• Excellent knowledge of UK planning legislation and policy

• Strong report writing and communication skills

• A proactive, commercially aware mindset and the confidence to manage client relationships

• A full UK driving licence is essential

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience

• Discretionary bonus

• Flexible working with a hybrid model (2-3 days in office per week)

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• A collaborative, professional working culture where your input is truly valued

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected, growing consultancy where your work will make a real impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your planning career and enjoy a varied, rewarding role on the beautiful South Coast, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Neil Ellerton of Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 108.