Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Bournemouth is seeking a Town Planner - Associate Town Planner to lead on planning applications, prepare assessments, and advise clients. The ideal candidate will have a relevant planning degree, strong knowledge of planning laws, and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration in a supportive team environment with a focus on work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive professional team

Opportunities for career progression

Diverse range of projects

Culture valuing work-life balance

Qualifications

• A relevant planning degree and RTPI membership (or working towards).
• Strong technical knowledge of planning legislation and procedures.
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting planning applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications from start to finish.
• Prepare detailed site assessments and high-quality planning statements.
• Formulate planning strategies and provide expert advice to clients.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Report writing

Project management

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Relevant planning degree

Job description

Town Planner - Associate Town Planner

Are you ready to take the next big step in your planning career and lead on a wide range of exciting projects? This Town Planner - Associate Town Planner position in Bournemouth is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑respected private consultancy where you will be trusted to make an impact and supported to grow even further.

The company is a specialist planning consultancy with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for clients across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use developments. With a strong reputation and a growing client base, they pride themselves on providing expert, tailored advice while fostering a collaborative, supportive team culture.

The Role

As a Town Planner - Associate Town Planner, you will be responsible for managing planning applications from start to finish, preparing detailed site assessments, and drafting high‑quality planning statements. You will be formulating planning strategies, providing expert advice to clients, and working closely with local authorities and stakeholders to secure positive outcomes.

You will be leading on a variety of projects, offering both the autonomy to manage your own workload and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in a close‑knit team. This is a role where you will be given responsibility, visibility, and the chance to influence projects of all sizes.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant planning degree and RTPI membership (or working towards).
• Strong technical knowledge of planning legislation and procedures.
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting planning applications.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships effectively.
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset and the confidence to take the lead.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience and will be discussed at interview. In addition, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and professional team environment.
• Opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and progress your career.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across sectors.
• A consultancy culture that values your contribution and encourages work‑life balance.

Apply Now

If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to make your mark, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and call me on (phone number removed) if you have any questions.