Senior Town Planner

Carrington West; Wareham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Senior Town Planner for a Dorset-based role, offering ownership of a varied caseload and working within a supportive team on high-quality projects for a respected client base.

The role focuses on delivering planning applications, providing sound planning advice, and managing projects with client and authority liaison. It suits an experienced planner seeking further exposure and development within a consultancy that values wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Town Planner in consultancy or local authority.
• MRTPI or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in preparing and managing planning applications.
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planning applications and provide planning advice across diverse development types.
• Manage projects, liaise with clients and local authorities, contribute to team success.
• Support professional development and employee wellbeing within the consultancy.

Skills

Client facing experience

Planning applications

Deadline management

Driving licence

Education

MRTPI or working towards chartered status

Job description

Job Title: Senior Town Planner
Location: Dorset

Overview

Carrington West is working with a well-regarded and growing planning consultancy in Dorset to recruit a Senior Town Planner on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a varied caseload within a supportive and collaborative team, working on high-quality projects for a strong and established client base.

The Role

The Senior Town Planner will play a key role in delivering planning applications and providing sound planning advice across a range of development types. You will manage your own projects, liaise directly with clients and local authorities, and contribute to the overall success of the planning team.

This position is well suited to an experienced planner operating at Senior level who is looking to strengthen their technical expertise, broaden project exposure, and work within a consultancy that prioritises professional development and employee wellbeing.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working at Senior Town Planner level within consultancy or local authority
• MRTPI or working towards chartered status
• Strong experience preparing and managing planning applications
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience
• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

If this role isn't quite right but you are exploring Senior Town Planner opportunities, we would still welcome your application to discuss other suitable roles.