Senior Town Planner: Lead Projects & Client Liaison (Dorset)

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

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.