Senior Town Planner | Autonomy, Direct Client Ownership

Beach Baker; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beach Baker, a respected independent planning and design consultancy in North West Hampshire, seeks an experienced Planner to join a growing team. This role offers autonomy, direct client relationships and ownership of projects across rural and countryside developments.

You will manage diverse planning portfolios, provide strategic advice, and lead pre-application discussions with authorities while building strong client and consultant relationships.

Qualifications

• Qualified planner with MRTPI status or substantial planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Experience managing planning applications and advising clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing planning and listed building applications from inception through to determination.
• Providing strategic planning advice to clients.
• Leading discussions and pre-application meetings with local authorities.
• Building relationships with planning officers, clients and external consultants.
• Undertaking site visits and assessing development opportunities.
• Working across rural, agricultural, residential and commercial developments.
• Contributing to the continued growth of the planning team.

Skills

UK planning system knowledge

Managing planning applications

Client relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Planning qualification

MRTPI status

Job description

Beach Baker, a respected independent planning and design consultancy in North West Hampshire, seeks an experienced Planner to join a growing team. This role offers autonomy, direct client relationships and ownership of projects across rural and countryside developments.

You will manage diverse planning portfolios, provide strategic advice, and lead pre-application discussions with authorities while building strong client and consultant relationships.