Senior Town Planner

Penguin Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected planning consultancy in Poole is seeking a Senior Town Planner to manage a variety of projects including residential and commercial. The ideal candidate will have a planning-related degree and MRTPI qualification, along with experience in both public and private sectors. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline required.
• MRTPI qualification (or nearing completion) necessary.
• Demonstrable experience in both public and private sector planning essential.
• Full UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit complex planning applications.
• Undertake planning appraisals.
• Liaise with clients and local authorities.
• Prepare reports and statements.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Attend committee meetings.

Skills

Public sector planning experience

Private sector planning experience

Mentoring

Client liaison

Education

BSc/MSc in planning related discipline

MRTPI qualified or close

Job description

Senior Town Planner

Poole

HR 11022

Salary: Negotiable depending on skills and experience

Our client, an established planning and development consultancy is urgently looking for a Senior Town Planner to join their Dorest team. The successful Senior Town Planner will have access to a variety of residential, mixed use, commercial and rural projects.

Qualifications

• Have a BSc / MSc (or equivalent) in an appropriate planning related discipline
• Be MRTPI qualified (or close to achieving this)
• Have demonstrable, combined public and private sector planning experience
• Hold a full UK driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting complex planning applications and appeals
• Undertaking planning appraisals
• Liaising with clients and local authorities
• Preparing reports and statements
• Mentoring junior members of the team
• Attending committee meetings

In return the company are offering a competitive starting salary, full benefits package, hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities.

Interested? To discuss this vacancy and other positions within the town planning sector, please do not hesitate to contact HARRIET ROIGE on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) and we will get back to you.